Elevate Protection Services 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 Elevate Protection Services 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 Elevate Protection Services 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:
We also pledge the following:
Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community - We recognise the exceptional skills, discipline, and leadership qualities that members of the Armed Forces community bring. Elevate Protection Services will encourage applications from veterans, full time personnel, reservists, and service leavers across all areas of the business. We aim to offer interviews to suitably qualified members of the Armed Forces community wherever possible. We also aim to Provide flexibility and understanding for employees who are members of the Full Time & Reserve Forces, particularly when they are required to attend training, mobilisations, or deployments. ? Communications, Engagement & Outreach - With two of our founders being former servicemen and actively involved with local armed forces community groups, Elevate Protection Services commits to explore opportunities to collaborate with these groups at local events, ensuring that the armed forces are represented and supported. We will also use these channels to raise awareness of veteran initiatives and employment opportunities within our industry. ? Education & Training - Elevate Protection Services will encourage and support lifelong learning and professional development for veterans, reservists, and active service personnel. We will also promote training opportunities within our organisation?such as first aid, event safety, and leadership training ?that help service leavers and active service people adapt their military skills to civilian roles. ? Civic responsibilities - Elevate Protection Services will continue to engage positively with local councils and emergency services, reinforcing our role as a community-focused organisation that values service, respect, and unity.
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.