Rockfords Commercial Contractors
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 Rockfords Commercial Contractors 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 Rockfords Commercial Contractors 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Rockfords Commercial Contractors Ltd recognises the outstanding contribution of Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans, and military families. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Community primarily through meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities. As a company that values discipline, leadership, and integrityqualities often developed through military servicewe understand the importance of enabling rewarding civilian careers. Our Pledge: We, Rockfords Commercial Contractors Ltd, will uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and commit to the two core principles: That members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in accessing public and commercial services. That special consideration is appropriate in some circumstances, particularly for those who have given the most, such as the injured or bereaved. Primary Focus: Employment Support for the Armed Forces Community At Rockfords, employment is our key avenue of support. We will actively foster a working environment that embraces the skills and experiences of the Armed Forces Community, including: - Considering flexible and remote working opportunities to accommodate the mobility of military families. - Ensuring our workplace is inclusive and welcoming to all members of the Armed Forces Community. Workplace Advocacy & Inclusion To ensure continued support and awareness: - We will appoint an Armed Forces Champion to advocate for the Covenant and be a point of contact for Armed Forces employees. - We will incorporate Armed Forces awareness into our induction materials and provide training where appropriate. Commitment in Practice As a contractor rooted in service and reliability, we aim to translate our values into tangible action. Our recruitment, HR, and site teams will be briefed on our Covenant obligations and the benefit of employing Armed Forces personnel. We will actively measure and promote Armed Forces engagement across our business and support relevant award and recognition schemes.

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.