What is the Covenant and what does it mean?
The Armed Forces Covenant exists between the people of the UK and the Armed Forces and their families. It lays out the principles that should exist in the relationship between the Armed Forces and the rest of the Nation, including respect, support and fair treatment. It makes clear that no-one who has served should face disadvantage from their service and that, in some cases, special consideration is appropriate. Through its membership, Optimum Security & Risk Management Ltd (OSRM) has made a commitment to the wider Armed Forces Covenant, to support the Armed Forces community.
The Armed Forces Community
The Armed Forces community comprises of Regulars and Reservists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force, their families and veterans, including National Service.
Aims of the Covenant
Encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces community in their areas.
Encourage the Armed Forces community to help and support the wider community, whether through participation in events and joint projects or other forms of engagement.
Promote understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.
Recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces community.
Encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces community into local life.
The Covenant Fund
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has £10M a year to fund projects that support the Armed Forces Community and local grants of up to £20,000 are made available for local projects that support Community Integration and/or Delivery of Local Services.
“Paw Of APPROVAL”
Watchman VI, his handler Greg Hedges & Company Director Paul Hart with OSRM’s signed pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant.
