Big national agency adds Poppy Appeal to its charitable push

Keller Williams UK (KWUK) has thrown its weight behind helping those who serve or have served in the armed forces of the Crown and their families.

The estate agency franchise group is developing an armed forces network and has appointed Paul Renton as KWUK Director of Growth and Development and an RAF veteran, as Armed Forces Champion within KWUK.

ENTREPRENEURS

Renton was previously a Manchester Local Property Professional for Purplebricks and will now spearhead a move to enable entrepreneurs with a forces connection to meet, support one another and provide feedback as to how KWUK can best support veterans.

Under the new strategy KWUK will be supporting and promoting armed forces events, such as Armed Forces Week, reserves day, the Poppy Appeal (main picture) and remembrance activities.

Ben Taylor, Keller Williams UK Chief Executive, says: “I am delighted to commit KWUK and to ensure that we do everything we can to provide respect, support and fair treatment to those that have fulfilled their duty to everyone in defence of the realm.

DISADVANTAGES

“It is important to ensure that members of the armed forces community do not face disadvantages arising from their service in the provision of public and commercial services.

We will be developing a specific network to support veterans.”

“In some circumstances special provision may be justified, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured or bereaved.

“We have appointed Paul Renton, KWUK Director of Growth and Development and an RAF veteran, as Armed Forces Champion within KWUK and we will be developing a specific network to support veterans including a dedicated KW Armed Forces page on our website.

“We will encourage and support veterans seeking a career to explore working with KWUK through specific mentoring schemes, guaranteed interviews and work insight days.”

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