Poole based managed IT & communications provider Grapevine has demonstrated its continuing commitment to support socially responsible initiatives, signing the Armed Forces Covenant this month at HQ Blandford Garrison.
The covenant was signed by Grapevine Managing Director, James Spinks and co-signed by Wing Commander Sean Williams, Defence School of Communications and Information Systems on behalf of The Ministry of Defence.
James Spinks shared the importance of partnering with Defence for Grapevine. “We are exceptionally proud to support and promote this initiative in appreciation for all serving, reserve, and former forces personnel. As a longstanding member of Dorset Chamber, it was inspiring to witness the organisation sign the armed forces covenant in October 2024. It was a logical next step for Grapevine to make the same commitment, particularly following our transition to Employee Ownership and the extra focus on our staff team this has brought”.
George Complin, Principal IT Consultant at Grapevine shared why this initiative has a strong personal connection. “As a Grapevine Co- owner and son of parents who have served, the covenant signing holds a special significance for me. Having grown up around Armed Forces personnel, I have always admired the invaluable skills, dedication and sacrifice of our service members, as well as the community and family they provide. This covenant not only signifies our unwavering commitment to supporting the armed forces community but also reflects Grapevine’s core values and our dedication to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for those who have served or are currently serving”.
If you are an organisation that is interested in partnering with Defence through signing the Armed Forces Covenant and would like to find out more about the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Awards, then Emily Kadoch, the regional point of contact for Defence at Wessex Reserve Forces & Cadets Association, would be very happy to help. Emily can be contacted at wx-reed2@rfca.mod.uk .