XS Global UK Holdings 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 XS Global UK Holdings 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 XS Global UK Holdings 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:

We also pledge the following:

? Support for Reservists: Provide additional annual leave (paid or unpaid) to enable reservists to fulfil their duties. ? Veteran Employment: Offer work placements, insight days, mentoring programmes, and/or guaranteed interview schemes for veterans seeking employment. ? Support for Military Families: Facilitate employment for Service spouses, partners, and dependants by, for example, offering short-notice leave for deployments and collaborating with the tri-Service Families Federations. ? Promotion of Employment Schemes: Promote initiatives aimed at the Armed Forces Community, such as A Great Place to Work and Step Into Health. ? Support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers: Provide additional annual leave (paid or unpaid) to support the fulfilment of their training responsibilities. ? Flexible Work Options: Explore remote working solutions that benefit the mobile Armed Forces Community, particularly partners and spouses. ? Training and Awareness: Provide and promote staff training, including e-learning, to enhance understanding of the Armed Forces Community. ? Internal and External Promotion: Actively promote the Armed Forces Covenant, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, and our commitment to the Armed Forces Community among staff, service users, supply chains, and the public. ? Participation in Armed Forces Events: Support and promote key events such as Armed Forces Day/Week, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal, and Remembrance activities. ? Use of Official Branding: Display the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in relevant communications and marketing materials. ? Dedicated Web Presence: Maintain a dedicated Armed Forces page on our website to highlight our initiatives and commitments. ? Local Engagement: Engage with local Armed Forces units, including Army, reservist, RAF, and naval units, as appropriate. ? Collaborative Working: Build partnerships with other organisations that support the Armed Forces Covenant within our region. ? Fair Access to Services: Ensure the Armed Forces Community has equitable access to our services and is not disadvantaged due to service-related factors such as frequent relocation. ? Dedicated Healthcare Services: Provide and promote access to specialised healthcare services for members of the Armed Forces Community.

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.