Fares4Free Receive Prestigious Ministry of Defence Award

23 Scottish employers have received a top award from the Ministry of Defence for their outstanding support for the Armed Forces.

• Animo et Fide Ltd.
• Connect Driver Solutions Ltd.
• Fares4Free
• Green Cross Training Ltd. 
• Lady Haig Poppy Factory
• Loganair
• MERT International Ltd. 
• Mister Singh’s India
• Officers’ Association Scotland
• Prime Secure
• Scotia Surface Hardening Company Ltd.
• Skyrora Limited
• St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies (EAST)
• MGA Academy of Performing Arts
• Brodie Engineering
• Burness Paull LLP
• Edinburgh College
• Elprosys UK Ltd.
• Iron and Pine
• Lothians Veterans’ Centre
• Vigilant Security (Scotland) Ltd., T/A Croma Vigilant
• Menzies Aviation
• Primal Adventures

17 of the recipients were presented with the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award by General Officer Scotland Major General Bill Wright CBE at the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle on 20 October 2022. David Tanner, the renowned Scottish journalist, compèred the evening. 

Serenaded by music from the Royal Marines Band Scotland, the guests were celebrated for their willingness in supporting their employees who have served or continue to serve in the Services. 

The prestigious accolade is the second-highest badge of honour available to organisations that employ and support Reservists, service leavers, Veterans and their families.

Each Silver Award winner has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to supporting Defence through services, policy and projects.

Employers have gone above and beyond with their support through engaging with initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the Armed Forces into a new career and providing flexibility for Reservists.

David Gibson, Founder of Fares4Free said "I'm extremely proud that Fares4Free have 3 veterans with combined service in our Armed Forces of 63 years."