R1 Achieve Silver Award Recognition For Commitment To Defence Personnel

24 Sept 2025

Over 100 guests gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate thirty-six regional employers who have gained a prestigious award presented to them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence

Hosted by the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (WM RFCA), the forces-friendly employers were presented with their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for demonstrating exceptional support towards members of the Armed Forces community.

The Silver Award recognises organisations who implement forces-friendly policies and positive measures within their workforce, proactively supporting members of the Armed Forces and the wider forces family - including Reservists, Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, veterans and military families.

Hailing from the West Midlands, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire counties, this year’s regional winners are from a variety of sectors including construction, education, energy and local government.

This year’s winning organisations by county, included:

· Herefordshire: St Michael's Hospice.

· Shropshire: Carrier Group, Castle Country Club, Genren UK Ltd, Independent Schools' Bursars Association, Mauriteft Consulting Ltd, R1 Construction Ltd, Shrewsbury Town Football Club & Shrewsbury Town Foundation, Telford & Wrekin Interfaith Council.

· Staffordshire: Alton Towers Resort, Carnell Support Services Ltd, Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, Ford Mainwaring Ltd, Shepherd PR, WIOSS Witron On Site Services.

· Warwickshire: E-PPL Ltd, Jones Site Services & Installations Ltd, KSB Recruitment Consultants Ltd, National Energy System Operator, National Gas Transmission Plc, Rugby Borough Council, SAS Managed Services Ltd, Stratford-on-Avon District Council, The Camping and Caravanning Club, VINCI Energies UK Holding Ltd.

· West Midlands: Birmingham Newman University, Eurofins, Event Pro Security Management Ltd, FRFA First Response First Aid Ltd, IMI Truflo Marine Ltd, Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC, Tarmac Ltd, Training Personified, Wireless Infrastructure Group.

· Worcestershire: DRPG, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.