Commonwealth War Graves Commission signs Armed Forces Covenant

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has pledged its support for veterans and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony in Whitehall in London.

Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP, and Acting Director General and Chief Operating Officer at the CWGC, Barry Murphy, signed the Covenant on Wednesday 3 December 2025

This commits the CWGC to uphold the Covenant and to support the Armed Forces Community. It recognises the contribution that Service personnel, both Regular and Reserve, veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families make to the CWGC, the community and the country.

Mr Murphy said: “This is not just a pledge; it is a reaffirmation of our identity as an organisation founded by and for the Service community.

“As we look to the future, we recognise that the duty we perform in remembering the past is inseparable from the responsibility to support those who protect our present and safeguard our tomorrow.

“We are proud to stand alongside the Armed Forces community – in gratitude, in partnership, and in enduring commitment.”

The CWGC commemorates 1.7 million fallen all over the world, and in the UK alone, there are Commonwealth War Graves at around 12,500 sites. In the UK, there are 2,600 volunteers who help to maintain graves.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

To find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant, please visit: Home - Armed Forces Covenant