Hamps Valley Ltd
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 Hamps Valley Ltd 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 Hamps Valley Ltd 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Promoting the fact that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to our staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and wider public. Promoting the Armed Forces Covenant and our support for the Armed Forces Community, providing a link via our website and social media platforms. Supporting and promoting Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, Poppy Appeal day and Remembrance activities. Actively seeking to employ veterans, service leavers, and reservists, recognising the transferable skills and dedication they offer. Collaborating with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and other relevant organisations to facilitate the recruitment of service leavers into roles within our company. Ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and supportive of the Armed Forces community, providing equal opportunities for all applicants. Providing comprehensive training to help veterans and service leavers transition smoothly into arboriculture, offering them the chance to develop new skills and find a renewed sense of purpose. Supporting continuous professional development, enabling our employees from the Armed Forces community to advance their careers and passions within our industry. Accommodating the training and deployment commitments of our employees who are reservists, granting additional paid/unpaid leave for annual Reserve Forces training and offering flexible working arrangements where possible. Supporting the employment of Service spouses and partners; partnering with the Forces Families Jobs Forum (https://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/); and we will support the spouses and partners of serving personnel by providing flexible employment opportunities that consider their unique circumstances. Offering support to the local cadet units in our local community, where possible. Honouring and recognising the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces community by participating in national events such as Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Sunday. Encouraging our employees to engage in activities that promote, support and commemorate the Armed forces community. Fostering a workplace culture that values and respects the contributions of the Armed Forces community, promoting understanding and support among all employees.

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.