ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management. It helps organisations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Quality Management System.
Implementing ISO 9001 means your organisation has implemented effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time.
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.
The Forces Employment Charity’s achievement of the Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates our commitment to mitigate the risk from common Internet-based threats, within the context of the UK Government’s 10 Steps to Cyber Security.
Cyber Essentials sets out the necessary technical controls; the related assurance framework shows how the independent assurance process works for Cyber Essentials Plus certification through an annual external assessment conducted by an accredited assessor. Due to the regional nature of the certification, the certification scope is limited to the whole corporate network in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany, excluding all other networks.
IASME Cyber Baseline is an international cyber hygiene certification scheme that tackles the basic, but critical, cyber security protection measures for organisations outside the UK. The standard leads the way to offer global supply chains a standardised and respected certification to show that organisations have the critical cyber hygiene measures in place.
Owned by the Department for Education, the matrix Standard is an international standard for information, advice, and guidance (IAG) services, and ensures the high-quality delivery of IAG. It is relevant to all sectors and is a means of demonstrating quality and improving IAG.
The Standard assures high-quality service delivery in over 1,500 organisations, many of which hold government contracts to deliver services such as the National Careers Service, Further Education, and Adult Education. The Standard has been aligned with other Frameworks, such as the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Independent Assessors review the services and confirm whether all the criteria, including processes and outcomes, have been met. Meeting the criteria allows providers to display the matrix quality mark as a sign that their information, advice, and guidance services meet the highest standards.
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire other organisations to do the same.
The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the Armed Forces community and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
The ERS is designed primarily to recognise private sector support, although public sector organisations such as emergency services, local authorities, NHS trusts, and executive agencies are also eligible.
Disability Confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
Being Disability Confident is a unique opportunity to lead the way in your community, and you might just discover someone your business cannot do without.
Employers and disabled people’s representatives developed it to be rigorous but easily accessible, particularly for smaller businesses.
Any veteran-focused organisation will want to ensure it is proactive in making the whole veteran community feel confident in accessing its services and support, knowing that when they do, they can be assured they will be treated with dignity, respect and understanding.
Fighting With Pride is a trusted and respected LGBT+ military charity with lived experience and knowledge to support organisations wanting to develop or improve their LGBT+ welcome and support services. LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel, and families will be more confident approaching support organisations where they see a marker that assures them of a welcome reception.
The Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS)is a programme developed by Fighting with Pride. It is open to any organisation that wishes to demonstrate its commitment to being inclusive and welcoming to LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
To engage successfully, organisations need to be understanding of the experience of LGBT+ Veterans and how their experiences of the “gay ban” may impact them in accessing services or support. Organisations need to be ready to be able to provide services in a supportive and empathetic way that meets the specific needs of our LGBT+ community.
Cobseo, as the Confederation of Service Charities, provides a single point of contact for interaction with the Government, including local government and the Devolved Administrations with the Royal Household, with the Private Sector, and, of course, with other members of the Armed Forces Community. This allows Cobseo members to interact with all interested parties and especially to cooperate and collaborate with others in order to provide the best possible level of support to beneficiaries.
Cobseo represents the whole serving and veteran community—some six million people and their dependents. Membership of Cobseo is open to Charities that promote and further the welfare and general interests of the Armed Forces Community, subject to fulfilling our membership criteria.
The partnership between the Forces Employment Charity and the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is built on the shared belief that every Service leaver is entitled to support. Regardless of time served, all members of the Armed Forces can benefit from our unrivalled expertise and guidance when leaving the military.
CTP is the partnering agreement between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Reed in Partnership. Alongside our history of over 130 years, this combination of experts offers long standing expertise with a modern approach to those seeking employment.
The skills and qualifications veterans acquire during service are in demand. By working with CTP, we ensure ex-Forces personnel are in the best position to transfer these skills into other sectors. We ensure Service leavers stand out and show employers how their skills and values can fit within their workforce.
All Service leavers can benefit from the free support provided by the Forces Employment Charity and CTP. We understand the challenges being faced and we are here to empower Service leavers to meet those challenges and take their next steps.
Veterans Scotland’s is concerned with enhancing the welfare and well-being of the Veterans community in Scotland by encouraging cooperation and coordination between the ex-Service charities in Scotland; engaging where appropriate with the UK and Scottish governments on matters relating to veterans affairs and acting as a point of contact for government and other agencies for all matters relating to veterans policy.
The Call of Duty Endowment bestows the Seal of Distinction upon nonprofits that demonstrate the highest level of effectiveness, efficiency and integrity in placing veterans in quality jobs.
Organisations that have been validated by CAF International have completed an extensive application and due diligence process with one of CAF International’s Global Offices.
The CAF International Validated Organization Badge is awarded to organizations that are structured and operated as nonprofit entities. This is confirmed by a validation process that goes far beyond a simple reliance on a foreign government database.
The CAF International validation process includes a review of an organisation’s key operational elements such as their governance structure, registration status, annual financial statements, online and media presence, and their board members and senior staff. This validation process ensures that all funds sent to the organization will be used charitably, and it allows CAF International and their donors to mitigate the risk of fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activities.
Founded and funded by employers, for employers, the Fair Chance Business Alliance works to make the recruitment and progression of people with criminal records safe, sustainable and normal.
The cornerstone of the Alliance is the ‘Employment Charter’, an agreement focused solely on the recruitment and progression of people with criminal records. Adopting the charter enables employers to address skills gaps, support career advancement, and create life-changing opportunities, ultimately strengthening businesses and communities alike.
Read our Fair Chance Partnership Pledge
