Reshape Media Group 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 Reshape Media Group 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 Reshape Media Group 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

We proudly identify as an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and promote this across all RESHAPE platforms including our magazine, digital tools, in-service newsletter (SITREP), social media, and partner networks. We regularly highlight the efforts of employers and organisations that are part of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Supporting the Employment of Veterans We spotlight Armed Forces-supportive employers, promote job opportunities, and connect veterans with resettlement services through our digital dashboards, printed features, and partner advertising. Through our recruitment arm, we work to acquire and signpost Armed Forces talent into civilian roles, recognising military skills and qualifications. We champion flexible and inclusive employment practices for Service spouses and partners, and share real-life success stories from across the Forces community. Now in our third year, we continue to support Service children in education through a long-term partnership with Risedale School in Catterick Garrison. Our extracurricular, outside-the-classroom initiatives support the entire Year 8 cohort, helping to build resilience, aspiration, and understanding among young people in this Army Garrison Town. As part of our ongoing commitment, we have commissioned two bespoke presentation pieces for the school: one to recognise Best Endeavour in Sport and another to celebrate Excellence in STEM. These awards are designed to inspire achievement and highlight the values of determination, innovation, and personal growth among Service children. Transition Support at the Grassroots Level We deliver weekly Service Leaver briefings and workshops on-site at Catterick Garrison, now entering our third consecutive year. These sessions provide practical, accessible support to those in transition with tailored advice, job leads, and lived experience insights. We will display our Armed Forces Covenant logo - once approved across our media, website, and communications. Our pledge will be promoted throughout RESHAPE magazine and digital content. We welcome ongoing feedback from the Armed Forces community to ensure we remain accountable, relevant, and impactful.

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.