Churchill Group Louisa Clarke, managing director of Churchill Group’s cleaning business in the North and Scotland, has been appointed to the UK’s Veterans Advisory Board for 18 months.
The board provides independent insight and advice to Ministers about the effectiveness of current veterans policies and services, as well as their future needs and expectations. The Board is chaired by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP.
One of the board’s key remits is to provide counsel around the delivery of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan which aims to provide support for veterans and their families by maximising opportunities for employability and improving access to social housing. Achievements under the plan to date include bestowing ‘Veteran Aware’ status on more than 100 NHS England Trusts, and investing £1 million to fund a new digital service which verifies a veteran’s status.
Clarke has significant experience in supporting veterans as they transition to civilian life after overseeing activities relating to Churchill’s commitment to the the UK’s Armed Forces Covenant which it signed in 2019. Earlier this year the group was recognised with a Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Churchill has also partnered with JobOppo, an employment service set up by veterans for veterans.
She says: “The Veterans Advisory Board provides advice at the highest level of government and it’s an honour to be appointed. I believe I have a lot to offer considering that facilities management employs thousands of veterans.
“I’ll do my utmost to highlight and address issues that veterans face in FM and across the UK.”
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