We are very proud to announce that Shaping Portsmouth has been awarded the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award in relation to our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.
Charlie Keane, Armed Forces Community Programme Lead, said “Receiving the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award is a proud moment for Shaping Portsmouth and a testament to what can be achieved through collaboration. This recognition belongs to every organisation, volunteer and partner who shares our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and military families. It’s a real privilege to see Shaping Portsmouth recognised with the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award and I’m particularly grateful to have worked alongside Kate Mizon, whose passion and commitment has driven the Shaping Forces programme forward. I’d also like to thank Andrew Gibbs at SERFCA for his guidance and encouragement throughout the process. This award reflects the strength of collaboration across our city and I look forward to continuing to build opportunities and strengthen support for our Armed Forces community across Portsmouth”
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries said “It is a real honour to receive this award and recognises the great effort that our team and partners have put into making Portsmouth the best place in the UK to be a member of the Armed Forces Community. This award is also testament to the amazing work of our Armed Forces Community volunteer programme leads Kate Mizon and Charlie Keane and we are very grateful to them for driving this agenda with so much passion across our Shaping Portsmouth community. I would also like to thank all of the businesses/organisations that have engaged with or supported this programme, particularly Citrus Facilities Management, Hampshire Flag Company, Biscoes Solicitors, City of Portsmouth College, Portico Shipping, Portsmouth Football Club, Royal Maritime Hotel and of course Veterans Outreach Support”
Congratulations also to our partner KBS Maritime on also achieving Gold.