Armed Forces Covenant

The purpose of the Armed Forces Covenant is to encourage local communities to support the Service community in their area and nurture understanding and awareness amongst the public of the issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

A promise by the nation

The Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives.

Proudly supporting those who serve

For Swansea Council and partner organisations, the Armed Forces Covenant presents an opportunity to bring their knowledge, experience, and expertise to bear on the provision of help and advice to members of the Armed Forces Community.

To discover what the Armed Forces Covenant is, take our induction (opens new window).

Key Contacts for Swansea Council

Armed Forces Champion is Councillor Wendy Lewis
Cabinet Member for Culture, Human Rights and Equalities is Councillor Elliot King
Lead Officer for the Armed Forces Covenant is Spencer Martin
To contact the Swansea Council team, please email ArmedForcesCovenant@swansea.gov.uk
To contact the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Liaison Officer (AFLO) Finola Pickwell, please email ArmedForces@npt.gov.uk

How Can I find the help I Need?

There are a wide range of services specifically designed for the armed forces community available from local government, Ministry of Defence and third sector organisations.

Please see below links to the armed forces gateway for veterans, local Armed Forces service library and other key contacts and links.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (convenantfund.org) (opens new window) awards grants through specific funding programmes, each with its own aim(s), often based on community consultation.