Armed Forces Covenant

What is the Armed Forces Covenant?

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.

Its two principles are that, recognising the unique obligations of, and sacrifices made by, the Armed Forces:

• 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.

Further information about the Armed Forces Covenant can be found on the Government's Armed Forces Covenant website Home - Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards grants that support the Armed Forces community. For further information on the grants available - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Higham Ferrers Town Council committed at their meeting on the 26^th March 2024 to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community.

To contact your Armed Forces Champion at Higham Ferrers Town Council please email info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk or call us 01933 312075

If you are an Employer?

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire other organisations to do the same. Further information on this scheme can be found by visiting the Government website.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)