Tarka X SafeHarbour 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 Tarka X SafeHarbour 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 Tarka X SafeHarbour 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:
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Engage with local Armed Forces and veteran groups within North Devon.
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Promote awareness of risks affecting Armed Forces families, particularly around unoccupied properties and deployments.
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Where practical, offer fair and transparent pricing to members of the Armed Forces community.
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Provide tailored service options for deployed personnel, including unoccupied property checks and monitoring.
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Promote awareness of mental and physical health challenges affecting the Armed Forces community.
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Signpost staff and clients to relevant support services where appropriate.
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Foster a supportive workplace culture that encourages openness and understanding.
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Be mindful of the specific needs of veterans and families when delivering welfare and safeguarding services.
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Support Armed Forces personnel and families with safeguarding unoccupied homes during deployment or relocation.
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Offer reassurance services such as property checks, reporting, and keyholding.
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Work sensitively with families, landlords, and agents to support secure and compliant property management.
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Provide clear reporting to assist with insurance, compliance, and peace of mind.
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Support awareness of training and development opportunities for veterans entering civilian employment.
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Encourage staff development, including those with Armed Forces backgrounds.
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Share knowledge around security, safeguarding, and risk awareness that may benefit the Armed Forces community.
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Where possible, contribute to community education around property safety and personal security.
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Promote respect, fairness, and inclusion for members of the Armed Forces community.
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Encourage participation in civic and community initiatives supporting veterans and service families.
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Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all our services.
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Approach all Armed Forces-related work with care, discretion, and a people-first mindset.
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Continue to develop services that support safety, dignity, and peace of mind for those who serve or have served.
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.