Armed Forces Covenant - Support in Ashford
If you are a serving member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, a reservist, or a family member, you may be entitled to additional support. Ashford Borough Council works with local and national partners to help ensure this support is easy to access and fairly delivered.
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Help is available for the Armed Forces community in Ashford, including advice on housing, health, employment, finances and family support. When using local services, always let providers know you are part of the Armed Forces community, as special provisions may apply. Find out what support is available now.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a national promise to ensure that those who serve, or have served, and their families are treated fairly. It recognises the sacrifices of our Armed Forces community and commits to ensuring they are not disadvantaged in their daily lives. When needed, additional support is offered to injured personnel and bereaved families.
Ashford Borough Council is proud to support this commitment. We work with regular and reservist personnel, veterans, and military families, promoting fairness, understanding, and community connection across the borough.
We first signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant on 10 May 2014, marking our pledge to support serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families. We continue to encourage local businesses, community groups and residents to show their support by signing the Covenant.
Key Covenant Principles
- No disadvantage: Members of the Armed Forces community should receive fair access to local services
- Special consideration: Extra support is appropriate for those who have sacrificed the most, including the injured and bereaved
Our Armed Forces representatives are:
Councillor Peter Feacey – Armed Forces Champion
- Email Peter at peter.feacey@ashford.gov.uk
- 01233 632447
David Robinson – Armed Forces Lead Officer
- Email David at david.robinson@ashford.gov.uk
- 01233 330219
Employer Recognition Scheme
In June 2024, Ashford Borough Council received the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which celebrates employers who actively support the Armed Forces community and champion the values of the Covenant.
Holding the Silver Award means we actively support reservists, veterans and Armed Forces families within our workforce and promote Armed Forces‑friendly employment practices across the borough. We are working towards Gold Award status as part of our wider Covenant delivery.
If you have any queries about the Armed Forces Covenant, please contact: communitycovenant@ashford.gov.uk.
