It pledges support for military personnel and their families through key initiatives
Aldermore has formalised its support for the Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, which represents a national commitment to ensuring fair treatment for those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, along with their families.
The covenant enables businesses, local authorities, charities, and community organisations to demonstrate support for the Armed Forces community by offering assistance to reservists and veterans.
Aldermore has pledged to adhere to this commitment through several key initiatives, including the promotion of veteran employment, supporting its employees who are Reserve Forces members, and providing corporate training opportunities for Armed Forces personnel to aid in their transition to civilian careers.
The bank signed the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony held at its London office last Wednesday and attended by two-star Air Vice-Marshal Ranald Munro (pictured left) and Aldermore employees with military backgrounds.
We are proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Air Vice Marshall Ranald Munro and our colleagues who have served in the Armed Forces. #ArmedForcesCovenant #SupportOurTroops #VeteranEmployment #BeyondBanking #BackingYou https://t.co/lTVj28h6eb pic.twitter.com/VNPFNLY1cL
— Aldermore Bank (@AldermoreBank) March 21, 2024
“It’s vitally important that companies, like Aldermore, provide employment pathways for our Armed Forces community – veterans following their service and serving reservists – to build engaging and rewarding careers,” Munro said. “Veterans, reserves and their families bring a wealth of valuable experience and transferable skills that complement and enrich the financial services sector.”
Steven Cooper (pictured right), chief executive of Aldermore, expressed gratitude towards Munro and the bank’s veteran employees for their roles in upholding the bank’s commitment to the Armed Forces community.
“This signing signifies Aldermore’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and upholding the Covenant’s values,” Cooper said.
Ben Taylor, chief customer experience officer at Aldermore and Army veteran, stated he was proud to work for a bank that recognises the valuable skills that ex-services personnel will have gained during their time in a military role.
“These experiences will have taught people like me how to coach and support people in the toughest of environments,” he added. “Signing the covenant acts as a foundation that connects the bank with ex-services personnel and enables those from a military background to transition and put these life experiences into practice in a civilian career.”
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