The Order of St Joachim
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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 The Order of St Joachim 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 The Order of St Joachim 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Promote Tolerance: The Order has extended its original mission of tolerance to a broader socially progressive mandate and welcomes individuals regardless of faith, gender, race, nationality, class, or sexual orientation. These values form part of our pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant. Support for the Less Fortunate: The Order of Saint Joachim continues its charitable mission through the men and women who embrace its original chivalric virtues. The Order supports various charitable works both locally and around the world. This support is extended to the Armed Forces Community where donations by the Order will have the greatest impact on peoples lives. These traditionally include charities that support ex-servicemen, military families, the homeless, hospitals, and childrens charities. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Equality: as a trusted and respected ancient Order, noted for the early inclusion of women, the Order of Saint Joachim is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality as core values for all its members. Promote and support the Armed Forces A Force for Good, the Defence diversity and inclusion strategy. Health and healthcare: Dedicated Healthcare services. for members of the Armed Forces Community, to promote facilities such as Op COURAGE, Op RESTORE and Op COMMUNITY services.

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.