Corps Security has won the Security Institute’s award for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Initiative of the Year, for the second time in a row. The award was presented at the Institute’s annual conference, ‘The Changing Face of Security’ in London on Wednesday, October 16.
The Institute’s annual meeting discussed the ever-changing dynamic in the security landscape, which included how the profession is now more diverse and inclusive than ever. It featured eight awards covering outstanding work and contributions within the industry.
Corps got its award for its Corps Together ED&I initiative, which aims to break down barriers in the workplace through community support structures, including the Corps Veterans Association, and its guardian support network. The Corps guardian support network encompasses race, disability, religion, age, gender, sexuality, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Pictured left to right are Corps Together guardians Chris Middleton and Clarence Hyman.
Corps was also commended for changing the mental health dialogue for officers with its mental health events, which led to the launch of the Wellness Baton, an event series for security and FM (facilities management) service providers to come together, learn, and share best practice for mental health and wellbeing support.
Seetan Varsani, divisional director for London and head of Corps Together at Corps Security, said: “We are delighted to win this award, especially for the second year in a row. Corps’ dedication to ED&I and our guardian structure means that we are constantly challenging each other to be better, both professionally and personally. We are privileged to have such a diverse workforce, and we are committed to opening our minds and ensuring support, respect and appreciation for every single colleague.”
Background
As featured in the May edition of Professional Security Magazine, Corps Security is a Living Wage Recognised Service Provider and Corps Security’s CEO Mike Bullock is a member of the Living Wage Foundation’s Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group.
The Corps (a certified social enterprise set up in the 1850s to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War) supports military charities: notably Combat Stress, the UK charity for veterans’ mental health; the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA), the UK tri-service military charity; and BLESSMA, the limbless veterans charity. In 2021, Corps was awarded Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. Visit https://www.corpssecurity.co.uk/.
