PROPS Northeast
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 PROPS Northeast 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 PROPS Northeast 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:
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Providing and Promoting Training: We will develop and promote targeted training, including learning modules, to equip our staff With knowledge about the specific challenges faced by the Armed Forces Community and their families, particularly about substance misuse, mental health, and family resilience.
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Delivering Support Services: We provide tailored one-to-one and group support sessions for individuals and families, including the evidence-based Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) programme which we have adapted to include PTSD and Moral Injury awareness to ensure the families we work with develop a greater understanding of these areas.
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PROPS programmes strengthen family relationships, help re-establish trust and promote recovery.
Our services also include a dedicated young person project, a helpline available seven days a week, and training on drug and alcohol awareness.
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Raising Awareness of the Covenant and Recognition Schemes: We will promote the Armed Forces Covenant and the Armed Forces Community across an our communications. This includes informing our staff, partners, service users, and the wider public to foster understanding and appreciation.
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Branding and Visibility: We Will include the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos on our website, social media, and printed materials to prove our commitment to the armed forces.
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Dedicated Online Presence: We will create a dedicated armed forces page on our website to provide information about the support available for armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families, as well as links to relevant resources and services related to substance misuse, mental health, and family support.
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Internal Support Networks: We will set up an internal armed forces network to enable staff with armed forces connections to share experiences, support each other and provide feedback on how we can better serve this invaluable community.
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Designating an Armed Forces Champion: We will appoint a dedicated Armed Forces Champion within Our Organisation to lead on initiatives, promote awareness, and ensure our services are accessible and responsive to the needs of the armed forces communities, with particular focus on supporting families and mental health recovery.
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Signposting Support Services: We will ensure that members Of the armed forces Communities are aware of available support options, including resources from the Veterans’ Gateway, and all other local Statutory services, especially those addressing substance misuse, mental health, and family wellbeing.
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Facilitating Support Networks: We Will run, support, or promote support networks such as coffee mornings, breakfast clubs, or peer support groups specifically for currently serving and veterans along with their families, fostering community, resilience, and shared recovery.
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Engagement With Local Armed Forces presence: We will actively engage With local military units, reservist units, RAF stations, and Naval bases in the Northeast to strengthen community links and support their activities.
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Collaborative Partnerships: We Will develop strong partnerships With Other organisations supporting the Covenant and the Armed Forces Community in our region, ensuring a coordinated approach to supporting mental health, family resilience, and substance misuse recovery.
As a specialist family drug and alcohol Service sewing residents of Newcastle and North Tyneside, PROPS Northeast has over the last 28 years focussed on family support and advocacy and improving the lives and mental health of families.
We are committed to actively promoting the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the unique needs of the Armed Forces community.
PROPS Northeast understands the vital importance of supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families, especially as they navigate complex issues such as substance misuse, mental health challenges, and family support needs. By integrating these commitments into our work, we aspire to contribute meaningfully to their wellbeing, recovery, and successful reintegration into civilian life.
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.