We are proud to announce that Saffron Housing has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and creating an inclusive workplace for those who serve, or have served, our country.
The Employer Recognition Scheme is the UK Government's highest badge of honour for organisations that actively demonstrate support for defence personnel. The Silver Award is presented to employers who have shown a strong and sustained commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, including supporting serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet force adult volunteers and military families.
The award recognises the practical steps employers take to ensure Armed Forces colleagues are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their careers because of their service. It also highlights organisations that actively champion the valuable skills, experience and perspectives that members of the Armed Forces community bring to the workplace.
Achieving Silver status is an important milestone for Saffron and reflects the work taking place across the organisation to foster an inclusive culture where colleagues from all backgrounds can thrive. It demonstrates our commitment not only to supporting current and former service, but also to recognising the wider contribution of military families and communities.
This achievement builds on our ongoing Armed Forces Covenant journey and reinforces our values as an employer committed to fairness, opportunity and community support.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to helping us achieve this recognition. We are delighted to receive the Silver Award and look forward to continuing to strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community in the years ahead.