Ground Hammer Training Centre
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 Ground Hammer Training Centre 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 Ground Hammer Training Centre 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
Introduction o At Ground Hammer Training Centre, we recognise the immense value that members of the Armed Forces community bring to our society. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and demonstrate our commitment to those who serve or have served their country. 2. Our Commitments o Promoting the Armed Forces: We will actively promote the Armed Forces by displaying Covenant materials within our gym and on our website. We will promote, via social media and other channels, Armed Forces Day. We will encourage our staff and members to learn more about the Armed Forces and the sacrifices made by service personnel. o Employment Support: We already provide instructor opportunities for both serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces and will continue to do so when appropriate. We will provide training and development opportunities to support the transition into civilian employment. o Communications, Engagement and Outreach: We already actively engage with local military units, veterans’ organisations, and charities to understand their needs and offer our support and will continue to do so. We will explore opportunities to host events and activities specifically for the Armed Forces community. o Commercial: We will explore opportunities to collaborate with businesses owned by members of the Armed Forces community. o Health: We recognise the unique physical and mental health challenges faced by some members of the Armed Forces community. We will strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are currently a Reorg supported academy which provides free martial arts training for veteran military and blue-light personnel, and will continue to explore other opportunities to partner with other Armed Forces & veteran charities. o Housing, Education, and Civic Responsibilities: While these areas fall outside our direct scope of expertise, we are committed to raising awareness of the challenges faced by Armed Forces veterans.
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.