We’re delighted to announce that an amazing 19 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024.

The prestigious Defence Silver ERS Award recognises employers who have actively demonstrated their support for the Armed Forces community through implementing practical policies in the workplace. 

The 19 winners will be invited to receive their award at a special ceremony in Cardiff on 17 July.

Congratulations to:

• ArbCulture Limited
• Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
• Dwr Cymru  Welsh Water
• Edwin C. Farrall (Transport) Limited
• Gentium International Limited
• Hafren Forest Hideaway Limited
• ITSUS Consulting Ltd
• LINKS-Mental Health Charity
• Llanion Cove Ltd
• Mercateo UK Limited
• Powys County Council
• Rydal Penrhos School
• SC Safety Training Ltd
• South Wales Fire & Rescue Service
• SPTS Technologies UK Limited
• SudoCyber Limited
• The Veteran Building Company Ltd
• Wrexham University
• Zip World Limited

Under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, employers support Defence personnel and encourage others to do the same. The scheme has three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold for organisations that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support for Defence and the Armed Forces community.

To achieve Silver, organisations must proactively demonstrate that the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged as part of their recruitment policies. They must also actively ensure their workforce is aware of their positive policies towards Defence people issues for Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Mr Tony Fish, the MOD’s Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales said:

I am delighted that we can announce 19 Silver ERS 2024 award winners for Wales.

To find out more about the ERS and how your organisation could support Defence personnel in the workplace through the Armed Forces Covenant contact:

• Tony Fish, Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales, wa-reed2@rfca.mod.uk Mold Office. Mob: 07508 193902.
• Craig Middle, Regional Employer Engagement Director for South Wales, wa-reed@rfca.mod.uk Cardiff Office Mob: 07970 493086

Find out more about the Employer Recognition Scheme