The business has over 1,000 colleagues with an Armed Forces connection and its active Armed Forces Committee identifies what is needed to support its thriving Armed Forces community.
Last year, Compass was awarded gold revalidation of the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme status. Activities that have taken place to mark Armed Forces Week include:
- Camilla Howard, co-chair of the Armed Forces Committee took part in the Military Spouse UK (MilSPo) podcast, talking about her work on the Compass Armed Forces Committee.
- Held an Armed Forces community lunch and networking meeting with Robin Mills, chief executive Compass Group UK & Ireland and members of the UK & Ireland executive team.
- British Forces in Business Awards 2025 - was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Advocate of the Year (Business) category
- Compass Group UK & Ireland has been included in the top 50 ‘Great British Employers of Veterans Guide’
Howard said: “As an RAF veteran and army spouse myself, this is an important week for me and my family, as well as colleagues, clients and customers. It was wonderful to bring together the many different people who make up our Armed Forces community in Compass, providing an opportunity for support networks to be made, as well as sharing ideas and best practice in this area.
“Whether our colleagues are veterans, reservists, spouses or cadet Instructors, they all bring a fantastic can-do attitude, resilience and team spirit. Our Armed Forces Committee is proud to represent them and do all that we can to ensure the right support is in place, whether they are adjusting to life as a civilian or coping with a partner on deployment.”