Armed Forces Covenant

50 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Britain’s top supporters of the armed forces have been revealed, with a record number of businesses, charities and public sector bodies winning awards. The MOD has announced ‘Gold Awards’ for 50 businesses and organisations who have shown outstanding support for the Armed Forces community. Employers have won awards for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into…

Employers receive recognition for the work they do

The Employer Engagement team had the honour of hosting key employers from the Region at two prestigious events in June 2018, to thank them for their continued support of Military personnel and the work they do within their organisations to Partner with Defence. The Queen’s Birthday Parade on 9th June, dawned with glorious sunshine as Colonel Richard Maybery and Debra Barton hosted 20…

Leominster Town Council shows support for Armed Forces

Leominster Town Council used the Herefordshire Armed Forces Week 2018 Flag Raising Event on 25th June 2018 as an opportunity to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the town of Leominster, and in their own right as an employer, who can count a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer amongst their staff. The covenant was signed at a special ceremony  which was attended…

PLANit Global gets the job done by supporting the Armed Forces

On Thursday 31 May 2018, PLANit Global signed the Armed Forces Covenant at their office within the Wolverhampton Science Park. Lieutenant Colonel Fraser Cuttle, Commanding Officer of 4 MERCIAN, co-signed the certificate with PLANit Global’s CEO David Darlaston. Lt Colonel Fraser Cuttle commented “I am very glad to be signing the Armed Forces Covenant with PLANit Global. “By signing the Covenant, it strengthens…

Traffix green lights Armed Forces

Brigadier Richard Carter, Commander 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade along with Majors Samantha Brettell and John Reynolds and Phil Sinclair WMRFCA joined delegates from Traffix to sign the prestigious document pitch side with Harlee Dean before kick-off against Ipswich Town. The temporary traffic and event management service is demonstrating their recognition of the value that armed forces personnel and their families can…