Safer Sphere proudly announces that it has received the prestigious Silver Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. This recognition is a significant achievement for us, as it acknowledges our long-standing commitment and support to the Defence and Armed Forces community. Having previously been accredited with the ERS Bronze Award in 2022, we are delighted to have reached the Silver status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This is a testament to our journey as a forces-friendly employer.

Safer Sphere is among the forty-seven organisations from across the North West of England that have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for exceptional support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community.

The Employer Recognition Scheme was launched to reward employers who support Defence People’s objectives and encourage others to do the same. This includes employing serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and demonstrating flexibility towards training and mobilisation commitments for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Commenting on the announcement of the 2024 Employer Recognition Scheme Silver awards; Colonel Mark Underhill OBE DL, Chief Executive at the North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA), said:

“On behalf of the Ministry of Defence we are honoured and delighted to be able to recognise the outstanding support and commitment given to the Armed Forces Covenant by businesses and organisations in the region, through the Employer Recognition Scheme awards. Each recipient has demonstrated not only that their support to the Covenant and the wider Armed Forces community, but also that they are prepared to support their Reservists, Service Leavers, Spouses, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and Cadets in the workplace.”