Morgan Motor Company has been awarded bronze certification from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), acknowledging the company’s support of the Armed Forces community.
The award comes less than 12 months after the company signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support and champion the contributions of serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans, and military families.
Morgan has engaged in several initiatives to support defence personnel and veterans, including employment opportunities and fundraising initiatives. Morgan currently employees several service leavers across a range of business disciplines.
The company has continued to work in partnership with Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Motorsport Charity. In 2022, proceeds from bi-monthly “Meet At Morgan” events, held at the company’s historic home in Malvern Link, helped to raise £5,000 for the charity.
A host of initiatives and support is planned for 2023, beginning with Morgan’s attendance at Mission Motorsport’s National Transition event on the 27 February at Silverstone Circuit.
“Signing the Armed Forces Covenant last year was a clear indication of the company’s commitment to support the serving and former serving armed forces community, both locally and within our own company.
James Griffin, US Operations Manager, Morgan Motor Company
“It’s fantastic receive Bronze in the ERS and we look forward to the year ahead as we implement our covenant pledges and continue to promote the benefits of the scheme. We are grateful to the Mission Automotive initiative and Regional Employer Engagement Director at Defence Relationship Management for the ongoing support and guidance as we progress towards Silver status.’’
“Morgan Motor Company has clearly demonstrated its support of the Armed Forces Community since signing the Armed Forces Covenant last year. Achieving the Bronze Award in the ERS is just the first step in Morgan’s Armed Forces journey. It is hugely encouraging to hear from the team in Malvern and understand how they will continue to invest in service leavers, their families, as well as the broader military sector, helping to ingrain this as part of the company’s culture.
“Recognising the skills that those who have serviced in the Armed Forces can bring to this proudly British company, whilst at the same time offering new and rewarding career pathways to them, will undoubtedly result in bright futures for all stakeholders.”
Jo Thoenes, Mission Automotive Account Manager, Mission Motorsport
