Trinity House is proud to join businesses, local authorities and Arm’s Length Bodies around the UK by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on 18 March 2025.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.
Trinity House recognises that no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen. We also recognise that in some circumstances, special provision may be appropriate especially for those injured or bereaved
At Trinity House, we will endeavour to uphold the key principles of the covenant.
Our commitments
We will:
- Promote internally and externally our commitment to being Armed Forces friendly;
- Support the employment of veterans;
- Support the employment of Service spouses and partners;
- Support our employees who are members of the Reserve Forces, granting additional paid leave for annual Reserve Forces training;
- Support our employees who are volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations; and
- Take part in national remembrance activities.
The Royal Navy’s Director Naval Staff, Major General Mark Totten, said:
“I am delighted that Trinity House has joined the long list of organisations signing their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. Trinity House’s record of five centuries of unwavering commitment to maritime safety and welfare means they are a name that fosters trust amongst those who serve and have served. Thank you to everyone at Trinity House for your support for the Armed Forces Community.”
Trinity House’s Deputy Master, Rear Admiral Iain Lower, said:
“Safety and welfare are at the heart of Trinity House, and our people are key to this; they always have been and they always will be. The members of the Armed Forces Community that serve—including those that have or are yet to serve—all understand the merit of working for a cause bigger than oneself. That is reason enough to welcome veterans and service spouses to Trinity House, and support current employees in their voluntary roles.”
Major General Mark Totten (left) and Rear Admiral Iain Lower
Rear Admiral Iain Lower (left) and Major General Mark Totten signing the Armed Forces CovenantA group photo with Trinity House staff at Trinity House headquarters, London