Armed Forces Covenant

 

Tameside’s Armed Forces Covenant

Click here for National Armed Forces Covenant 

On Armed  Forces Day, 30 June 2012, Tameside formally cemented its relationship with Britain’s service personnel. Councillor Gerald P Cooney, Executive Member for Learning and Achievement for Tameside and Lt Col Richard Jordan, Commanding Officer of 103rd Regiment, Royal Artillery signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Council and residents.

Tameside Council has a long and historic relationship with the Armed Forces. The signing of the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge formalises this commitment and demonstrates that the Council will take an active approach in developing services and improving access arrangements to local services.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community. It is intended to complement the Armed Forces Covenant, which outlines the moral obligation between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces.

Local organisations improving links between the armed forces and local communities can also apply for grants via the Ministry of Defence website .

Useful Links

• DWP Benefits Information 
• Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support 
• Jobcentre Plus services for the armed forces and their families
• Regular Forces Employment Association  - Provides help and support to those leaving the Armed Forces to find employment
• The British Legion 
• General support:
  • Helpline: 0845 7 725 725
  • MOD Service Personnel and Veterans Agency: 0800 169 2277
  • Help for Heroes: 0845 673 1760
• Veterans Association  - Grants and loans and compensation
• Armed Forces Business Leaflet
• Armed Forces Covenant Registration 2017 with Employment
• Groundwork Operation Re:Org programme
• Forces Compare  - founded and ran by veterans to help those who serve, or have served, find the best insurance and finance options through a panel of specialist lenders.