APCL A&P Falmouth Recieves Gold Award Under MOD Employer Recognition Scheme

APCL A&P Falmouth has received the Gold Award under the UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Signing the Armed Forces Covenant, organisations pledge to honour two main principles which are: “no member of the armed forces community should face disadvantage at work or in the community compared to other citizens and in some circumstances special consideration is appropriate for those who have given most, such as the injured or bereaved.”

APCL A&P Falmouth signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2015, pledging fair treatment for those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families. The company was previously awarded the Silver ERS Award in 2019 and has now achieved Gold status in 2025.

This year, 19 organisations across the South West received the Gold ERS Award, which is the highest badge of honour given by the UK Government Ministry of Defence to organisations showing outstanding support towards the Armed Forces and Veteran community.

APCL A&P Falmouth maintains close ties with the Cornwall Army Cadet Force (AFC), including the recruitment of an apprentice from the AFC. The Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadet Unit has also been named APCL A&P Falmouth’s charity of the year, with APCL Group Director of Defence Matt Weetch serving as a trustee.

David McGinley, Chief Executive Officer of APCL Group said:

“I am delighted that APCL A&P Falmouth has achieved such a prestigious award in recognition of our commitment to the Armed Forces. Not only are we proud to serve the UK Ministry of Defence through our dedicated Defence Division, but also count a number of former service personnel as some of our most valued employees.

“We have pledged an additional 10 days paid leave to our Reservist and Cadet Adult Forces Volunteer employees – allowing them to carry out crucial training and service to our country.

"This award truly showcases our commitment as a Group to hiring Veterans, Reservists and Cadet Adult Forces Volunteers into our workforce, and supporting them as they progress through our business.

“Our commitment to the armed forces lies at the heart of our business and everything we do.”