Assero Security Operations Ltd
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 Assero Security Operations Ltd 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 Assero Security Operations Ltd 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
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Highlight the positive contribution of the Armed Forces community across our communications.
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Encourage recognition of military service as a strong foundation for careers within the security industry.
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Promote Armed Forces events, initiatives, and awareness campaigns across our organisation and platforms.
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Maintain active relationships with charitable partners, including organisations that promote men’s mental health and encourage open communication.
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Participate in or support relevant community initiatives, charity events, and awareness campaigns.
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Ensure clear communication channels so members of the Armed Forces community within our organisation can easily access support
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Explore opportunities to collaborate with Armed Forces-aligned organisations to share expertise and best practice.
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Provide access to a range of health and wellness partners who support employees in becoming the best version of themselves, both mentally and physically.
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Offer services such as medical blood testing, IV therapies, fitness and performance coaching, nutritional planning, and wellbeing programmes.
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Continue to expand our support networks to ensure proactive, not reactive, health support.
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Provide training courses relevant to the security industry, offering free places where appropriate.
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Support veterans in building the qualifications and confidence needed to thrive in the private sector.
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Listening to the needs of our Armed Forces community and adapting our support accordingly.
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Ensuring our actions reflect not just a pledge, but a lived commitment embedded into our culture and operations.
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.