Chiltern Global Limited
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 Chiltern Global Limited 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 Chiltern Global Limited 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
We also pledge the following:
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Promoting the Armed Forces:
• Champion the role of the Armed Forces within our organisation and industry by publicly recognising their service and contribution through our communications and company culture.
• Highlighting our support through our products. As a part of the supply chain, we ensure that the equipment and apparel we manufacture for the Armed Forces is done to the highest standards to ensure the safety and functionality required by the Armed Forces.
• Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community:
• Actively recruiting and supporting veterans, reservists, and military family members.
• Support Reservists by offering them additional days of annual leave in order to carry out their duties.
• Continuing to employ ex-Armed Forces personnel, providing them with ongoing career development, training opportunities, and internal progression to help them transition into civilian industry. -
Communications, engagement and outreach:
• Promoting awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant across the organisation, ensuring employees understand it’s purpose, values, and Chiltern Global’s commitment to upholding it.
•Feature the Armed Forces Covenant prominently on our website, marketing materials, and social media.
• Support or promote Armed Forces events such as Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, and Remembrance day through our internal and external communications.
• Encourage collaboration throughout the defence supply chain, advocating for best practice in Armed Forces support among our partners. -
Commercial:
• Maintain the highest standards in all of the products we manufacture for the Armed Forces, ensuring it meets their operational and safety requirements.
• Ensure the Armed Forces Community has fair access to our services and products, and that they are not put at a disadvantage.
• Offer commercial discounts for members of the Armed Forces Community where possible.
• Engage with veteran owned and Armed Force supportive businesses in our supply chain. -
Health, housing, and education:
• Promote and support the wellbeing of all employees with an Armed Forces background by encouraging a healthy work-life balance and providing access to appropriate occupational health support.
• Recognise the unique physical and mental challenges that may affect veterans, reservists, and military family members, and ensure that work adaptations are made where required and ensure employees feel comfortable seeking assistance when needed.
• Offer flexibility in employment arrangements to accommodate personnel or families relocating due to their service obligations or transitioning from military to civilian accommodation.
• Support education and career development for the Armed Forces Community to help with progression within our business and civilian life.
• Support employees with families in the Armed Forces by offering flexibility around schooling or family relocation needs. -
Civic responsibilities:
• Actively participate in remembrance and ceremonial events to show respect for those who have served and given their lives.
• Encourage staff involvement in community activities, including local remembrance services and Armed Forces Day events.
• Maintain visible support for the Armed Forces through our communications and event participation.
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.