Eclectic Consulting 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, His 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 Eclectic Consulting 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 Eclectic Consulting 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
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Provide CV support, interview coaching, and talent-pipeline insight to veterans transitioning into STEM, defence, and project management roles.
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Promote MOD-supported schemes like the Employer National Insurance relief for veterans, helping SME clients take advantage of cost savings.
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Participate in Armed Forces Covenant events, job fairs, or networking sessions.
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Use Eclectic Consulting channels to signpost support services (housing, employment, wellbeing) to veterans and families.
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Host quarterly virtual Q&A sessions for businesses wanting to learn more about hiring veterans or supporting reservists.
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Offer reduced-rate consulting or recruitment services to veteran-owned SMEs.
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Ensure our supply chain partners are aware of the Covenant and encouraged to adopt military-friendly policies.
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Include veteran employment metrics in your consulting frameworks for SME clients wanting support with talent strategies
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Be supportive of mental health needs specific to ex-service personnel, including flexible working for medical appointments.
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Train leaders in awareness of the challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian work.
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Ensure all staff have access to wellbeing support, including signposting to military-specific services (Combat Stress, NHS Op COURAGE).
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Encourage open dialogue about mental health and resilience.
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Offer educational workshops for SMEs on how to recruit, integrate, and retain service leavers.
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Provide mentoring, coaching, or training placements for transitioning Armed Forces personnel.
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Support schools or colleges with talks on leadership, resilience, and project delivery, drawing on military experience.
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Develop insight content (blogs, guides, workshops) that educates employers on the value of the Armed Forces community.
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Support colleagues who serve as reservists or cadet force adult volunteers, ensuring leave for training commitments.
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Participate in local community initiatives supporting veterans and military families in Gloucestershire.
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Encourage volunteering days for staff to work with local charities that support the Armed Forces community.
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Promote respect and understanding of the Armed Forces community across clients, partners, and the wider business network.
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.