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News, Press Release

Published: September 4, 2025

We are delighted to share that the Scaffolding Association has signed the Armed Forces Covenant – a public promise to support those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces, along with their families.

For us, this is about more than a signature. It’s about recognising the unique skills, discipline, and experience that veterans and reservists bring to our sector and working with our members to open up real pathways into scaffolding careers. It also speaks to our wider commitment to social responsibility and to playing our part in supporting the communities we serve.

On 24 July 2025, our Chief Executive, Robert Candy, signed the Covenant on behalf of the Association. In doing so, we joined thousands of organisations across the country who have pledged to ensure the Armed Forces Community is treated with fairness, respect, and understanding.

The Covenant is a national promise. It acknowledges the sacrifices made by Service personnel and their families, and it calls on employers, communities, and individuals to make sure that no one is disadvantaged because of their service.

For our industry, this commitment creates some clear opportunities:

∙ Showcasing the value and transferable skills that Armed Forces personnel bring into scaffolding.

∙ Encouraging inclusive recruitment, so that veterans, service leavers, and reservists feel welcome in our workplaces.

∙ Supporting apprenticeships, training, and reskilling that give Service leavers and their families a strong start in our industry.

∙ Recognising and celebrating the Armed Forces Community through events such as Armed Forces Day, Remembrance, and National Scaffolding Week.

Reflecting on the signing, Robert Candy said: “By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, the Scaffolding Association is making a clear statement: our industry values the contribution of the Armed Forces Community, and we are committed to supporting them. This is not only the right thing to do, but it also brings huge benefits in terms of skills, experience, and leadership qualities that veterans and reservists can offer our sector.”

In the months ahead, we will be working closely with our members, training providers, and industry partners to make sure the Covenant delivers real, practical benefits for the Armed Forces Community – while helping to strengthen the scaffolding and access sector for the future.