The Veterans’ Foundation has been awarded a prestigious silver award in the Employer Recognition Scheme in Scotland.
It is the second-highest badge of honour available to organisations that employ and support reservists, veterans, Cadet Force adult volunteers and their families.
The Veterans’ Foundation, along with 20 other silver award winners, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a commitment to supporting defence through services, policy and projects.
“Helping veterans, serving personnel and their families is fundamental to our existance,” said retired Major General, David Shaw. “We are proud that our work and our commitment to the armed forces community has been recognised with this award.”
Employers are considered to have gone above and beyond with their support through engagement with initiatives such as employing service leavers, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into a new career and providing flexibility for reservists, for example by offering additional paid training leave and supporting them through the mobilisation process.
The Veterans’ Foundation is one of only 21 businesses and organisations to achieve the prestigious accolade, which was presented by Naval Regional Commander for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Brigadier Andrew Muddiman ADC at an awards ceremony hosted by Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association at the City of Glasgow College on Thursday, 3rd October.
