The Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme acknowledges organisations who have committed to supporting members of the armed forces community. The Gold Award is given to organisations which have demonstrated exemplar levels of support, with only a limited number of organisations nationwide receiving the award.
The award recognises the work at Royal Borough to create a positive working environment for reservists, veterans and forces families through inclusive policies, as well as promoting the Cadet movement and the work of the Armed Forces in the community.
Councillor Neil Knowles, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “This award demonstrates the depth of our commitment to the Armed Forces community here in the borough.
“It reflects years of practical support and advocacy for those who serve and have served, and I’m proud of the collaborative effort across the council to make this possible. This is a great achievement but we’re not complacent and will continue our support for the Armed Forces community.”
The borough has a long-standing relationship with the Armed Forces and works closely with service personnel and families locally. Windsor is home to two barracks, housing the Welsh Guards and Coldstream Guards and is also home to 94 Signal Squadron (Berkshire Yeomanry) of the Army reserve.
You can find out more about Armed Forces support in the borough on our webpage and read more about the Gold award on GOV.UK