Armed Forces support
We are proud to be a Gold award organisation in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
See the information and support we offer to our Armed Forces personnel, ex-military individuals, their families, and Cadets.
This includes details on the Armed Forces Covenant, national and local support, and events.
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Armed Forces Covenant
Learn more about the Armed Forces Covenant and how it helps our Armed Forces community. -
Armed Forces support services
View our endorsed list of local and national organisations, who support the Armed Forces community. -
Armed Forces events
See the upcoming events for the Armed Forces community taking place across the Wakefield District. -
Armed Forces Champion (AFC) and the Armed Covenant Officer (AFCO)
Learn more about the roles of the Armed Forces Champion and Armed Forces Covenant Officer, and how they help the Armed Forces community. -
Businesses supporting ex-military individuals
Learn how your business can help support the Armed Forces community in the Wakefield District. -
Wakefield Council awarded prestigious Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
We have been awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the MOD’s highest accolade for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support of the Armed Forces community.