National Coastwatch is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining a broad line-up of organisations that have pledged their commitment to and support for the Armed Forces, its veterans and their families.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and with respect.   

The Covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families, and is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.   

Representatives from National Coastwatch, Trustee Frank Moxon and Gillian Woodcock, Head of Digital Marketing & Fundraising –Stations, were present at a ceremonial signing of the Covenant this week (22 June) in Truro at the start of Armed Forces Week. It was organised by Cornwall Council and attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Chair of Cornwall Council, representatives from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Sea Cadets and Air Cadets, armed forces veterans and other Cornish mayors.  Music was provided at the ceremony by the Military Wives Choir.   

Signing the Covenant: Frank Moxon, National Coastwatch Trustee and Wing Commander Alex Drake, Wessex Air Employer Engagement Officer

National Coastwatch Trustee Frank Moxon said:  

“We are proud that a very significant proportion of our 2,900 volunteers are Armed Forces veterans. As a uniformed service providing a mission-critical role within the UK maritime Search & Rescue community, we offer them relevant volunteering experience and benefit from their unique skills and experience. We are delighted to formalise our strong relationship with them, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant as a further commitment to support those who serve and have served.”