Organisation
The Sainsbury’s Veterans Association has two Joint Presidents and a Chair appointed by the Company and is managed by a Veterans Association Committee.
The Veterans Office at the Sainsbury’s Administration Centre in Manchester support the Committee and administer the Veterans Association.
Joint Presidents
Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG
Jon Hartland
Veterans Committee
Michael Oakes, Chair of Veterans Association
Rob Connelly, Deputy Chair
David Dahms, Regional Chair South
Michael Oakes, Regional Chair North
Jayne Graham, Regional Chair Central & Western
Vanessa Burley, Regional Chair East
Deirdre Kennedy, Secretary VAC
Responsibilities
- To set the Veterans Association Budget
- To review all veterans activities and manage the day to day functions
- To oversee the operation of Visitors Scheme, Regional Centres and Local Associations
Veterans are invited to raise any issues, where they feel the committee may be of assistance. This can be done directly through their Local Association or Visitor or with Chris Hill of the Reward Services Team at Manchester on 0207 695 4227
Local Associations and Regional Centres
The Veteran’s Association is geographically split into ‘Local Associations’ who provide social activities for Veterans and Sainsbury’s retired colleagues in their area. Activities include:
• Monthly gatherings
• Days Out (Places of interest/seaside etc)
• Weekend Breaks
• Holidays
• Golf Societies
• Quiz Nights
• Ramblers
• Hobbies
For more information on your local association go to ‘Regions’ and click on the link for your nearest region.
If your area is not currently covered by a local association, please contact the Regional Chairs or Manchester Veterans Office via ‘Contact us’.
Visitors
The Veterans Association runs a Visitors Scheme.
The aim of the Veterans Visitor is to keep a friendly, informal, personal contact with Veterans of the Company.
To make sure that the Reward Services team or Local Association is informed as soon as possible should a Veteran find themselves in need of help or assistance.
For more information about the Sainsburys Veterans Visitors Scheme, ie if you would like to become a Visitor or would like a visit please contact the Manchester Veterans Office via ‘Contact us’.