Calling all Forces Friendly employers
Are you a Forces Friendly employer? Have you signed the Armed Forces Covenant? Do you employ members of the Military family (Veterans, Service leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, Military…
Commemorating 100 years with Armed Forces Covenant pledges
The British Organisation for People of Asian Origin (BOPA), hosted a fabulous commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum on 16 October. The event celebrated the contribution made by Asian…
HMS FORWARD Reservists take part in the Festival of Remembrance
This weekend three Reservists from HMS FORWARD represented the Royal Naval Reserve at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. SLt Charlotte Kertrestel, WO1 Steve Bland and LH…
Carwood races to the signing
Carwood Motor Units Ltd, who have been a supplier to the Armed Forces for many years, have strengthened their relationship by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This formal signing took…
HMS Forward’s ‘Bring your boss to work’
HMS Forward, Birmingham’s Royal Naval Reserve Unit, held a ‘Bring your Boss to work’ event on 9th October. They held the event at their training centre in Birmingham. The event was…
New face for Association’s Board
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (WM RFCA) welcomed a new Board member at September’s quarterly Board Meeting. Saqib Bhatti has joined the Associations’ other volunteer Board members, in…
September 2018 – Are you and your team up to the Challenge?
When I was asked by my boss if I was up for a challenge, I didn’t fully expect the challenge I received. Army West Midlands run Exercise Reserve Challenge throughout…
West Midlands Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award Winners
West Midland RFCA and Defence Relationship Management (DRM) are pleased to announce our regions Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award Winners for 2018: Accord Aspire Supported Living CIC Black Country…
Armed Forces Covenant – what it means to your business
What is the Armed Forces Covenant? It is a promise from the nation to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we as a Nation…
Be Inspired – Uniformed Services Awareness Day
The Association of Jamaican Nationals (AJN) held a Be Inspired – Uniformed Services Awareness Day on 7th July at the Aston Villa Football ground. The event was open to anyone…