Armed Forces Advocacy Event & Reserves Day Celebrations

Wednesday 24th June

Please note there are two separate events on this day. Businesses are welcome to attend one session or both but must book onto each session separately.

This event is delivered in partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Yorkshire and the Humber, and by signing up you consent to your data being shared with both organisations.

Are you interested in learning about how the Armed Forces Covenant can strengthen your organisation and community? Join us for an inspiring Business Advocacy Event where North Yorkshire Council will share their journey to achieving (and revalidating) the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award status, and hear first‑hand from local businesses about the real impact their commitments are making.

This event is a great opportunity to:

• Learn about the support available to businesses across North Yorkshire
• Discover how organisations are supporting the Armed Forces community
• Share best practice and exchange ideas
• Explore how you and your organisation can get involved
• Learn about MOD's recruitment support services

Dress code: Business smart, particularly for the evening.

Ticket one:

15:00 – 17:30 Armed Forces Advocacy Event with North Yorkshire Council

• Arrival - refreshments
• Welcome
• Armed Forces Covenant & the Employer Recognition Scheme
• North Yorkshire Council
• Happy Futures Support Specialists
• Networking

Ticket two:

18:00 - 20:30 Reserves Day Celebrations

• Arrival - networking & drinks
• Welcome
• Guest speaker - Air Commodore
• Armed Forces Covenant co-signing ceremony
• Networking, drinks & canapés