KSFG 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, 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 KSFG 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 KSFG 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
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We will actively promote our support of the Armed Forces Covenant through our website, communications and wider business activities.
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We will support initiatives that recognise military service, remembrance and the contribution of the Armed Forces community.
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We recognise the transferable skills, leadership, problem-solving ability, resilience and operational experience that members of the Armed Forces community bring to civilian employment.
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We will endeavour to support employment opportunities for veterans, reservists and military spouses where appropriate.
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We will continue to listen to feedback from professional military and law enforcement end users to ensure products remain relevant, fit for purpose and developed with operational realities in mind.
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Through the products and services we provide, we are committed to supporting those operating in demanding environments by developing and supplying equipment designed around real-world requirements.
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We will seek to ensure that products intended for military and professional users are developed responsibly, informed by operational feedback and focused on reliability, safety and effectiveness.
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We will endeavour to support UK and allied defence communities through responsible partnerships and supply chain continuity.
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We recognise the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for those transitioning from military service or balancing reservist commitments.
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We will foster a positive and supportive working environment for employees from the Armed Forces community.
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We will support awareness and understanding of the Armed Forces community and seek opportunities to contribute positively to defence-related education, engagement and skills development where appropriate.
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We will support national events and initiatives that recognise the contribution of the Armed Forces community, including Armed Forces Day and Remembrance activities where practicable.
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KSFG Ltd is committed to building long-term, respectful relationships with members of the Armed Forces community and ensuring they are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
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.