Month: July 2025

Inaugural dinner is success for Shropshire ACF Trust

Shropshire Army Cadet Force Trust held their inaugural Regimental dinner to highlight the work of the Trust, but most importantly Shropshire’s Army Cadets. The event, hosted at Venning Barracks in Telford, created awareness of the Trust to both corporate guests and the wider community. It was also an opportunity to advocate and encourage new volunteers to join the county and help to shape…

Gold winners awarded for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

* The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme recognises employers who go above and beyond in supporting Defence to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve or have served. * Gold Award is the highest badge of honour for employers who support the Armed Forces Community and uphold the Armed Forces Covenant. * The announcement supports wider Defence transformation under the Strategic Defence Review…

Silver Award announcement for support to Armed Forces

We are very pleased to announce that thirty-six organisations in our region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2025. This brings the total of ERS Silver holders, in our region, to 174. This Ministry of Defence award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, Veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and Cadets. To…