During this Armed Forces Week, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to talk about the Armed Forces Covenant.
Since its creation in 2014, over 7000 organisations have signed the pledge, including of course, the Forces Pension Society.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
So, what is the Armed Forces Covenant?
To those who proudly protect our nation, who do so with honour, courage, and commitment, the Armed Forces Covenant is the nation’s commitment to you.
It is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.
What is being done?
The covenant focusses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.
This support is provided in a number of areas including:
- education and family well-being
- having a home
- starting a new career
- access to healthcare
- financial assistance
- discounted services
Further information about support services available to both serving personnel and their families , and veterans and their families are provided on GOV.UK.
Find information about working, jobs and pensions for members of the armed forces and their families .
For more information about the background of of the Armed Forces Covenant go to the covenant policy .
You can also read the Armed Forces Covenant paper and promise in full here .
Who is involved?
The covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families. And is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.
These include:
- Central government, overseen by the Ministerial Covenant and Veterans Board
- Single services (Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force)
- Businesses of all sizes
- Local government
- Charities
- Communities
- Cadet forces and their adult volunteers
The Forces Pension Society is extremely proud to be signed up to the Covenant pledge, showing our commitment to support all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families.
Proudly supporting those who serve.
