Antac are proud to have attained Gold Employers Recognitions Scheme in July 2024, with the Armed Forces Covenant. Antac employ many ex-Army personnel and are proud to support the UK Armed Forces community.
Over the past 12 months, Antac has supported various charities connected to the Armed Forces community, including:
The Open University’s Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund
In December 2020 Stephen Burton, Managing Director was approached by Amey Defence Services about supporting the Open University Disabled Veteran Scholarship Fund. He was presented with the challenges disabled veterans have after recuperating from their injuries, whilst learning how to live with their disability many veterans also need to gain new skills to find alternative work opportunities.
The Open University Disabled Veterans Scholarship fund enables disabled veterans to retrain whilst providing support at such challenging times. We have been supporting the Programme for the last three academic years and we are continuously in ore of their brilliant work.
Please follow the link to read about a disabled Veteran who turned his life around, having completed an Open University degree.
Atlantic Rocks
In January 2023, Antac was approached by the ‘Atlantic Rocks’ team, consisting of four rowers, as part of their initial fundraising efforts to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Their goal was to raise money for five fantastic and worthy charities. All team members are currently serving in the armed forces, with some stationed at sites where Antac provides planned maintenance.
Throughout the year the team planned for the trip, organising supplies, training and equipment. We have closely monitored and enjoyed following their progress. In January 2024, they will set off from Lanzarote and arrived in Antigua on April 7th.
Armed Forces Challenge Race 2024 Series
This year Antac have sponsored Lionheart Racing team, which is led by Jonathan Candler. As the 2021 and 2023 AFRC Champion, he is looking to defend his title this season. There are 6 rounds left which take place at Anglesey, Snetterton and Croft. With the season finishing late September. The AFRC is not just about first across the line, but scores are on consistency / performance index.
Jonathan is a REME reservist with 19 tank transporters SQN based in Bulford. He recently completed his second 6 month tour in Estonia supporting NATO’s enhanced forward presence. He trained to be HGV mechanic as an apprentice before widening his skills joining the army reserves as a REME VM.
Wesley McGuinness
Wesley McGuinness is a Royal Navy Powerlifter highly passionate and in pursuit of reaching the very top of his sport. He began Powerlifting just over a decade ago, since then Wesley has represented Team GB & ENGLAND at the highest level of Powerlifting.
He is now preparing to proudly compete at the upcoming International Powerlifting Federation – IPF Commonwealth Championships 2024 – Sun City, South Africa 🇿🇦.
Wesley McGuiness goals and aspirations for 2024 are to continue to spread his team’s message to others at Grassroots, Podcasts, and Seminars that with the right support network around you, you can achieve much more.
National Transition Event at Silverstone & Careers Event Larkhill
Antac have attended a couple of events in support of veterans, the National Transition Event at Silverstone and Larkhill Recruitment Fair where our teams spoke to veterans and service leavers about job opportunities and careers with Antac.
Farnham Sea Cadets – Community Project
Antac, invited by Vinci Facilities, supported a community project at Farnham Sea Cadets. As Tier 1 delivery partners with Vinci Facilities, Antac provides planned maintenance and responsive repairs for Ministry of Defence properties in the SouthEast under the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contract.
Built in 1970, the building faced rising maintenance costs. Renovation and modernization were essential to increase its utility and rental income.
Antac’s Contributions:
- Painted external windows and some classrooms
- Installed new kitchen ceiling
- Repainted deck floor
- Refurbished washrooms
- Fully refurbished boardroom and annex meeting room
- Added small kitchen facilities in the cadets’ mess
Antac assigned a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the work over a three-week period. The completed tasks significantly improved the building, enhancing its facilities and attracting a wider range of community groups. This is expected to boost revenue and secure the building’s long-term future, enabling further improvements.
Antac also collaborated with its supply chain to add valuable extras to the project, ensuring comprehensive and impactful renovations.
Larkhill Community Project
In February, a couple of volunteers from Antacs Larkhill team joined in with the painting and decorating at the Armed Forces Hub and Café at Larkhill, this community project was organised by Vivo.
Other support includes
- Tidworth Armed Forces Day 2023 & 2024
- St George’s Day Concert, Army Benevolent Fund