PGL Midlands 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 PGL Midlands 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 PGL Midlands 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
We also pledge the following:
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Promoting the Armed Forces:
• Proudly display the Armed Forces Covenant logo on our website.
• Share our support through routine blogs, newsletters, and social media to highlight our commitment and achievements.
• Celebrate Armed Forces events and initiatives internally and externally to raise awareness. -
Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community:
• Advertise vacancies through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and other veteran recruitment channels.
• Provide career guidance, mentoring, and introductions leveraging our connections in the construction sector and wider industries. This includes skilled bootcamps.
• Offer training and upskilling opportunities to help veterans gain skills relevant to civilian employment, where practical -
Communications, engagement and outreach:
• Actively engage with the Armed Forces community to understand their needs and offer support.
• Promote our armed forces-friendly status through website, social media, blogs, and newsletters.
• Participate in relevant community and sector events to connect with veterans and service leavers. -
Education & Training Support:
• Provide a variety of accredited training courses to support veterans’ career development.
• Continuously review and adapt training provision to meet the changing needs of the Armed Forces community.
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.