Who We Are Our Supporters Our Supporters Bardwood Support Services BardWood Support Services is an independent, young and growing UK based recruitment business providing support services to the facilities industry across the UK within both private and government sectors. We can help you find suitable employment within our portfolio of clients in your area on a full/part-time basis to suit your needs as a; Security Officer (must have a valid SIA Licence) Cleaning Operative Porter Catering Assistant Office Administrator Warehouse operative We view the opportunity to sponsor Hire a Hero as our way of serving those who have served us; it's the least we can and should do as an independent UK business._______________________________________________________________________________________ SLD Wealth SLD Wealth is a Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management. We deliver bespoke financial solutions to a range of clients, tailored to their unique requirements. We are passionate about helping all those wishing to secure their financial future, whether their priority is to: Build or preserve capital Gain financial protection against risk Reduce Inheritance Tax Liability Pension planning for your retirement _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Square App The Square is a young innovative tech company. We solve problems to make things work better and make people’s lives easier specifically in regard to finding the best jobs and the best workers. Why? Because at the moment, it sucks for both employers and workers. Technology hasn't played a huge role in construction or recruitment so far. We're changing that. We believe that technology can improve the hiring/job searching process and put efficiencies in place whilst making the process much more transparent. Not only that, it means both workers and employers can spend less time, money and effort working with intermediaries and agencies. Think of us as LinkedIn for construction hiring. Our team: We are a growing team of self-motivated, fast thinking (and acting) doers. We have backgrounds from the world of tech, marketing and construction and from different parts of the world. We’re always looking for new talent so if you’re interested in joining a fast paced, fast growing tech business, get in touch. Our culture (we know it’s important): We know a culture is not what we say it is - it is the manifestation of our collective beliefs and actions. We don’t want to force a culture on anyone, in fact, it’s the differences in people that create an awesome culture. We celebrate that. That said, we like to believe our founding values and principles are shared. Be friendly, fun, fast and collaborative, be entrepreneurial, be trusted and never stop innovating. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Eclipse Strategic Security Eclipse Strategic Security (ESS) is a UK based International Security and Risk Management Company with global reach. Based in London with key partners across the world, ESS specialises in providing a broad range of security and risk management services to industries and companies. ESS was formed in response to a growing market demand for security organisations that could provide a tailored and measured response to unorthodox threats within the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical sector. ESS has rapidly established its position as the leading provider of on- shore drilling site security and logistical support services, and has grown to include other extractive and commercial sectors._______________________________________________________________________________________ Big Yellow Group Big Yellow Group PLC (“Big Yellow”) is the UK’s brand leader in self-storage. Big Yellow now operates from a platform of 92 stores, including 19 stores branded as Armadillo Self Storage, in which the Group has a 20% interest. We own a further ten Big Yellow self-storage development sites (including two extensions sites), of which two have planning consent. The current maximum lettable area of this platform is 5.4 million sq ft. When fully built out the portfolio will provide approximately 6.0 million sq ft of flexible storage space. Of the Big Yellow stores and sites, 96% by value are held freehold and long leasehold; with the remaining 4% short leasehold. Big Yellow receives 88% of its enquiries through its website, and its success in developing its online proposition, coupled with its market leading brand, has resulted in Big Yellow achieving the highest online market share of web visits to all UK self-storage company websites. The Group has pioneered the development of the latest generation of self-storage facilities, which utilise state of the art technology and are located in high profile, accessible, main road locations. Our focus on the location and visibility of our Big Yellow stores, coupled with our excellent customer service and our market leading online platform, has created the most recognised brand name in the UK self-storage industry. View our partnership here _______________________________________________________________________________________ Farmfoods Farmfoods are a national retailer with over 330 branches nationwide. They have been specialising in quality frozen foods for over 60 years and pride themselves on providing great food at amazing prices. In partnership with Hire a Hero, Farmfoods offer on-the-job training opportunities to those who have served through their Management Development Programme (MDP). Farmfoods MDP gives candidates a thorough grounding in the business and has them taking on important responsibilities for the business at early stages. This year-long programme will see requirement meeting candidates promoted to Branch Manager on completion with the option to apply for other roles within the business. View our partnership here_______________________________________________________________________________________ Composite Floor Deck Group The Composite Floor Deck Group is made up of three associate companies based throughout the UK. Headed by Hire a Hero supporter Matt Smith, Northern Steel Decking, based in both Scotland and Sheffield, Stud welders and Composite Metal Flooring, both based in South Wales, work in close conjunction to distribute, design and install steel floor decking systems throughout the UK. Composite Metal Floors are avid supporters of Hire a Hero and currently support us with funding for our office space in Mamhilad Park Estate. CMF's Matt Smith has also previously joined supporters from Molson in a fundraising effort for Hire a Hero in the Merzouga Rally through the Moroccan desert._______________________________________________________________________________________ Lumus360 Lumus360 specialises in providing fully managed (end to end) 360 feedback for consultants, trainers and coaches to use with their clients. 80% of Lumus' business comes from managing 360 feedback surveys on behalf of training organisations, consultants and coaches, over the last 14 years Lumus has built an outstanding reputation for being a dependable, high-quality support resource. Lumus360 supports Hire a Hero in the delivery and development of its mentorship training, the cornerstone to the charity's work. ________________________________________________________________________________________ C&P Food Services Established in 1980 by Managing Director and Hire a Hero supporter Chris McCormick, C&P Fine Foods is an independent supplier of high-quality produce specialising in delivering the very best cuts of meat to the hotel and catering industry. C&P understand the requirements of chefs running busy kitchens and, as such, C&P Fine Foods will source produce in the UK and deliver it on time and ready for cooking. C&P supports Hire a Hero through the supply of meat and produce for a number of fundraising events._______________________________________________________________________________________ Blue Mountain Blue Mountain deliver world-class security solutions for a diverse range of private, corporate and government clients around the world, allowing each to conduct their business in safety and with complete security. The Blue Mountain team comprises exceptional people, each with a positive attitude and outlook, who care passionately about their work for clients. At all times and in all it does, Blue Mountain works with integrity, passion, dedication and commitment. Blue Mountain's support of Hire a Hero extends to, alongside sponsorship, assisting those service leavers with a career in the security industry in mind, offering support and advice._______________________________________________________________________________________