Armed Forces Covenant
Proudly Supporting Those Who Serve
1705 Consultancy is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the contribution that Service personnel, reservists, veterans, the cadet movement and military families make to our organisation, our community and to the country — and we back that recognition with a genuine commitment.
Signatory:Rob Brettell, Director
Status:Full Covenant Signatory
Discount:10% for Forces & Blue Light
Our Pledge
An Enduring Covenant Between the Nation and Those Who Serve
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the nation, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces.
In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured and the bereaved.
Why We Signed
Our team is built on decades of policing, military and frontline security experience. We understand, first-hand, what Service personnel, veterans and their families give up in the course of their duty — and what that means for the people who love them.
Signing the Armed Forces Covenant was not a box-ticking exercise for us. It is a public, binding commitment from 1705 Consultancy Ltd to uphold the key principles of the Covenant, and to make sure the Armed Forces Community never faces a disadvantage when they work with us.
How We’re Demonstrating Our Commitment
- Work placements, insight days, mentoring schemes and guaranteed interview schemes for veterans seeking employment
- Provide and promote training, such as e-learning, for staff in the Armed Forces Community
- Support the employment of service spouses and partners
- Promote the Armed Forces Covenant and the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme across our marketing
- Use the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in all of our communications
- Maintain this dedicated Armed Forces page promoting our support of the Armed Forces
- Appoint an Armed Forces Champion within our organisation to act as a focal point for the Armed Forces Community
- Support and promote Armed Forces events, such as Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance activities
- Engage with and support local Armed Forces charities
- Offer and promote a 10% commercial discount for members of the Armed Forces Community, extended to Police, Fire and Ambulance services
- Ensure the Armed Forces Community has fair access to our services and is not put at a disadvantage by their service, for example as a result of high mobility
- Publicise these commitments and invite feedback from the Armed Forces Community on how we are doing
Key Principles of the Covenant
We endeavour to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant in everything we do:
- No Disadvantage. Members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantages arising from their service in the provision of public and commercial services.
- Special Consideration. In some circumstances special provision may be justified, especially for those who have given the most, such as the injured or bereaved.
Who’s Covered by Our 10% Discount
Our discount applies to the following groups, on proof of eligibility. It has also been extended to our emergency services.
- Serving Personnel — Regular and Reserve members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
- Veterans — Anyone who has previously served in HM Armed Forces, for any length of time.
- Immediate Family Members — Spouses, partners and dependent children of serving personnel or veterans.
- The Cadet Movement — Cadet Forces adult volunteers and instructors supporting the next generation.
- Police, Fire & Ambulance Services — Extended in recognition of the same spirit of public service and personal risk.
- Proof Required — MOD90/Veterans Card, Defence Discount Service ID, payslip or service ID shown at the time of enquiry.
- Signed: 16 May 2026
- Signatory: Rob Brettell, Director
- Status: Full Covenant Signatory
- Discount: 10% Forces & Blue Light
Claim Your Discount
📞 How to Claim Your 10% Discount
10% Discount — Terms & Conditions
This discount is offered by 1705 Consultancy Ltd as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Who’s eligible: Serving members of HM Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve), veterans, immediate family members (spouse/partner and dependent children) of serving personnel or veterans, and members of Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
- Proof required: Valid proof of eligibility (e.g. MOD90/Veterans Card, Defence Discount Service ID, payslip, or service ID card) must be provided at the time of enquiry.
- What it applies to: 10% off the standard price of our open/scheduled training courses.
- How to claim: Contact us directly by phone or email quoting “Armed Forces Covenant” before booking. The discount is applied manually by our team and cannot currently be self-served through online checkout.
- This discount cannot be combined with any other offer, discount code or promotional price, including early bird pricing.
- The discount applies per individual booking and is not transferable.
- 1705 Consultancy Ltd reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.
Thank You For Your Service
To Those Who Serve, and Those Who Have Served — Thank You.
If you or a family member are serving, have served, or work in the Police, Fire or Ambulance services, get in touch. Tell us about the training you need, and we’ll take it from there.