Professional Guarding Facilities Management
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 Professional Guarding Facilities Management 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 Professional Guarding Facilities Management 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Promoting the Armed Forces: We will actively support and promote the Armed Forces within our business and community, including observing key events such as Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Day, and Reserves Day. We will proudly display our Covenant commitment on our website and social media channels and welcome applications from Armed Forces personnel across all departments. Recognise military service as valuable experience in our recruitment process. Offer a guaranteed interview to veterans and reservists who meet essential criteria for roles. Actively encourage service leavers and their spouses to apply for roles within our organisation. Communications, engagement and outreach: We will promote our Armed Forces Covenant commitment internally and externally, raising awareness among staff, clients, and partners. Where possible, we will engage with local military charities, resettlement organisations, and participate in employer outreach events, such as career fairs for veterans and service leavers. Commercial: We will seek opportunities to work with veteran-owned and Armed Forces-supportive businesses and consider military-affiliated suppliers and partners in our procurement processes. Health: We will support the wellbeing of employees from the Armed Forces community, recognising the unique pressures they may face. This includes signposting to specialist services such as Combat Stress, SSAFA, and the Royal British Legion, and offering a supportive and understanding environment for those experiencing service-related health challenges. Education: We will support the Armed Forces community by recognising the value of training, discipline, and qualifications gained through service. We also commit to supporting staff involved in the cadet movement and welcome opportunities to engage with local cadet units. Civic responsibilities: We will encourage our staff to participate in civic and community activities that support or celebrate the Armed Forces, including volunteering at local events or with military charities. We also commit to maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture that values public service. Any additional commitment the organisation wishes to make: We will explore joining the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and work towards achieving Bronze, Silver, and potentially Gold status over time. We are also open to mentorship opportunities and internships for service leavers and veterans seeking experience in the private sector.

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.