Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards Ceremony honours 24 organisations

Thursday, 31st October, Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards 2024 took place in the Long Room at the Honourable Artillery Company, City of London honouring 24 London-based organisations.

These 24 organisations are now part of an exclusive club of just over 1000 Gold ERS Award holders nationally and some 100 in the Greater London area.

Sir Ken Olisa OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London attended the event as the keynote speaker and awarded the organisations along with representation from the tri-service: AVM Ranald Munro CB CBE TD VR DL (Commandant General of the RAuxAF and Chair of Greater London RFCA), Captain Paul Hill RD RNR (Maritime Reserve and Chair of City RFCA) and Lieutenant Colonel Darren Johnston (SO1 Engagement at the London District HQ).

The ERS Gold Awards are a pivotal initiative within the framework of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) programme, aimed at fostering support for the Armed Forces community and recognising organisations making substantial contributions in this domain. The AFC programme seeks to raise awareness about the importance of supporting our service members and veterans, encouraging businesses to engage in activities that contribute to their welfare.

The 2024 Gold ERS Awards showcased the commitment of 24 organisations to supporting the Armed Forces community. These awards are a testament to their dedication to hiring, training, and championing service members and veterans. Achieving the Gold Award is a significant milestone, symbolising an organisation’s exceptional support and advocacy for the Armed Forces community and veterans’ employment. To be awarded a gold recognition from the Ministry of Defence, organisations must provide 10 extra paid days leave for Reservists, and have supportive HR policies in place for Reservists, veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and the spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

During the awards ceremony, each organisation was thoughtfully paired with a song that reflected their business function, adding a creative and fun element to the event.

The award not only distinguishes an organisation’s commitment to the Armed Forces community but also sets a strong example for other businesses to follow suit.

This year’s Gold ERS Awardees are:

• ABM Group UK Ltd

• Albany Associates International Limited

• British Horseracing Authority

• City of London Police

• East London NHS Foundation Trust

• Explora Security Ltd

• HighGround

• Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

• Kinly

• London Borough of Ealing

• M&C Saatchi World Services

• Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd

• Pace-XL Ltd

• Pury Erskine Ltd

• Redeployable

• Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

• Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA)

• Royal Star & Garter

• Splunk Services UK Ltd

• Sword Training Solutions

• The City of Westminster

• The Forces Pension Society

• Wifinity Limited

• Zurich Financial Services (UK) Ltd

Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Greater London would like to congratulate this year’s awardees and thank them for all their hard-work in supporting those who serve.

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