Armed Forces Covenant
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
There are over 12,000 Veterans currently living in the Wakefield District.
A Veteran is defined as someone who has served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) for at least one day, or a Merchant Mariner who has served on legally defined military operations.
The term is used to represent all former Armed Forces personnel, even if they don't identify as Veterans themselves.
The Covenant aims to:
- encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces community in their areas
- nurture public understanding and awareness amongst the public of issues affecting the Armed Forces community
- recognise and remember the sacrifices faced by the Armed Forces community
- encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces community into local life
- encourage the Armed Forces community to help and support the wider community, whether through taking part in events and joint projects
How can businesses get involved?
We're always looking for more business to get involved with supporting the Armed Forces community across the Wakefield District.
Learn how your business can support the Armed Forces community
