In-Comm Training and Business 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 In-Comm Training and Business 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 In-Comm Training and Business 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:
- Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community:
- Actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, Service Leavers and military family members, recognising valuable skills and experiences they bring.
- Guarantee interviews for suitably qualified veterans and Service Leavers who meet the vacancy criteria.
- Partner with the Career Transition Partnership to connect Service Leavers with meaningful employment and development opportunities.
- Support employees who volunteer as Cadet Force Adult Volunteers by providing flexibility and unpaid leave to fulfil their duties.
- Offer opportunities for cadets to engage with our STEM in Schools and Engineering Taster Days, encouraging the next generation of skilled professionals.
- Communications, engagement and outreach:
- Work collaboratively with clients and partners who have pledged the Covenant, encouraging others to join this national commitment.
- Actively participate in Armed Forces and Remembrance events within our communities.
- Continue to use our communication channels to promote awareness, pride and understanding of the Armed Forces community and their contribution to society.
- Commercial:
- Provide discounted training opportunities for those transitioning from military to civilian careers, helping them build new skills and confidence.
- Health:
- Ensure that our welfare and HR teams are equipped to identify and support veteran colleagues, including signposting to appropriate health and mental wellbeing services and charities.
- Education:
- Register with ELCAS to deliver Level 3 courses supporting Service Leavers and ex-Service personnel to retrain and succeed in new careers.
- Civic responsibilities:
- Honour and commemorate Remembrance annually across all In-Comm Training Academies, ensuring that the sacrifices of the Armed Forces are never forgotten.
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.