Anders de Wiart Associates
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Anders de Wiart Associates will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Anders de Wiart Associates recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:
Promoting the Armed Forces: In our work, we will actively communicate and highlight the essential mission and values of the Armed Forces, particularly in relation to the security and stability of Europe. We will emphasise their vital role in defending democratic values, ensuring peace, and responding to global security threats, underscoring how these contributions extend far beyond national borders. We will promote the sense of duty, resilience, and honour that drives Armed Forces service to the United Kingdom and the continent. Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: We will proactively seek to hire veterans and ex-Armed Forces officers by providing them a way to develop their skills in a new environment. Communications, engagement and outreach: We will make sure that all our employees will be proud of their past in the Army, as well as upholding highest standards in working with other Armies as part of our firm. Education: We will be ensuring that our policies and practices reflect the educational values of respect, support, and recognition for our armed forces personnel and their families. We will actively provide a supportive environment that prioritises the recruitment, training, and career progression of veterans, reservists, and service families within our workforce. Civic responsibilities: We will foster a culture of respect for military service, offering mentorship, job training, and employment opportunities for those transitioning from active service. Through education, we will implement programs to raise awareness about the challenges faced by military members and their families, ensuring our staff understands the importance of supporting those who serve.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.