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Corps Security has won the Charity and/or Wellbeing Initiative Award at the British Security Awards, in recognition of its wide-ranging commitment to veteran welfare and employee wellbeing.
The award acknowledges the work of the Corps Veterans Association (CVA), which was established to preserve Corps Security’s founding mission in 1859 to provide meaningful employment for veterans returning from war. With more than 290 members and an auto-enrolment scheme for veteran colleagues, the CVA provides safe spaces to connect, share experiences and access specialist support. Its social events, remembrance activities and partnerships with cadet forces contribute to a strong sense of belonging and purpose beyond the workplace.
Central to the CVA’s charitable work is its partnership with Combat Stress, the UK’s leading veteran mental health charity. Corps Security has donated close to £90,000 to the charity to date, with further long-term funding secured through its voluntary 1 per cent contract donation scheme, which now generates more than £45,000 per year.
Corps was also recognised for its internal wellbeing offering, including a refreshed healthcare package giving colleagues access to Aviva+ and online GP and mental health services. Its redeveloped Corps Connect colleague portal, a central hub for wellbeing resources, now has more than 4,000 registered users.
Organised annually by the British Security Industry Association, the British Security Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of security professionals, businesses and projects that strengthen safety and security across the UK.
This year’s awards were held on Tuesday, 16 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Sharon Smith, Health & Safety Manager and Cadet Lead for the CVA, said: “It is an incredible honour to be recognised for the positive impact our initiatives have on the lives of our veteran colleagues and the wider veteran community. On behalf of the Corps Veterans Association and everyone at Corps Security, I would like to thank our teams, clients and anyone who has shown us support.”
