48 organisations have been awarded the Ministry of Defences’ Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award in the South East region, recognising the support provided to Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, spouses/partners and the wider Armed Forces community. This year’s awardees brings the total number of Silver holders in the SE to 139. Colonel (Retired) Patrick Crowley, MBE DL, Chief Executive, South East Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) on behalf of Defence Relationship Management, MOD, and SERFCA said:
“I am delighted that 48 private and public sector organisations have been awarded the Silver Award this year by the MOD. In addition, 5 existing Silver Award holders have been revalidated for another 5 years. These numbers are higher than usual, despite the background environment of the pandemic, which is brilliant. It demonstrates the importance of the Defence-Employer relationship, which is of mutual benefit to both parties.”
To be considered for a Silver award, organisations must provide 5 extra days leave for Reservists and have in place supportive HR policies for employees who are Veterans, Reservists, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces. Organisations should also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.
This year, organisations include NHS trusts, educational institutions, charities, police services, fire & rescue services, councils and a whole range of private businesses. 77 per cent are private companies, demonstrating the wide range of organisations offering support to the military community regardless of size, sector or location.
Lightning Safety Systems have been awarded the silver accreditation status.
Full list of South East ERS Silver Award 2021 winners:
Absolute Military
Allianz Insurance Plc
Ambipar Response
Amethyst Risk Management Limited
Antac Support Services Ltd
Aramark UK
B&Q
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bremont Watch Company
BSI Group
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
BV Associates Limited
CareerForces Ltd
Catalyze Ltd
ESRI (UK) Limited
Forces Farming
Fortis Cyber Security Limited
Gravesham Borough Council
Guildford Borough Council
Havant Borough Council
Invicta K9
Joint Security Services Ltd
Kent Police
Lightning Safety Systems
Navy, Army & Air Force Institutes (NAAFI)
NPC Tree Surgery
Optimal Risk Group Ltd
Pantera Group
Parico Limited
Performance Learning & Development Ltd (Performance People)
Pimento Connection Limited
RJC (Mechanical) Ltd
Roke Manor Research Ltd
Runnymede Borough Council
Rural Payments Agency
SAS Software Ltd
Secure Command & Control
Secure Construct
Siker Limited
Sirius Analysis Limited
Softcat Plc
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
Thakeham Group
The Education and Skills Partnership LTD
The Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust
Total Carbide Ltd
Unum Limited Veterans & Families - Listening Project (V&F-LP)
List of South East ERS Silver Award Revalidations 2021:
Jankel Armouring Ltd
MKC Training Services Ltd
RPS Group Plc
Virgin Media
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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