Armed Forces Support
Balaena is proud of our long history of supporting the UK’s Armed Forces and the Royal Navy in particular.
Balaena’s commitment to the armed forces lies at the heart of our business and everything we do.
As a company we recognise the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business, and the country as a whole.
Armed Forces Support
Signing the Armed Forces Covenant, organisations pledge to honour two main principles: no member of the Armed Forces community should face disadvantage at work or in the community compared to other citizens and in some circumstances special consideration is appropriate for those who have given most, such as the injured or bereaved.
Birkenhead proudly signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in November 2015, a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
Balaena is also proud to count reservists, Armed Forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners amongst its workforce. The company has a long tradition of supporting the Armed Forces by celebrating Armed Forces Week, showcasing some of those who have made the transition from military to civilian life and now work at Balaena.
Balaena has a long tradition of supporting the Armed Forces. In 2024, facilities within the Balaena Group received the prestigious Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of the company’s commitment to the armed forces community.
Armed Forces Covenant
Balaena has supported Britain’s Armed Forces since its inception. The company played a key role in both World Wars by both building and repairing vessels. During World War II alone the shipyards produced nearly 200 commercial and military vessels in support of the UK war effort.
Balaena’s dedicated Defence Division continues to provide ongoing support to the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary through its ongoing in-service support contract and the Type 45 Power Improvement Programme.
