Organisation
The Sainsbury’s Veterans Association has a Chair appointed by the Company and is managed by a Veterans Association Committee.
Veteran Support in Manchester support the Committee and administer the Veterans Association
Veterans Committee
Michael Oakes, Chair of Veterans Association and Regional Chair North & East
David Dahms, Deputy Chair of Veterans Association & Regional Chair South
Jayne Graham, Regional Chair Central & Western
Rob Connelly, London Office Representative
Sarah Percox, VAC Treasurer and Treasurer North & Central & Western Regions
Vittoria Tattini, Sainsbury's Benefits Manager
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 Veteran Support at Manchester where you can email: veteran.support@sainsburys.co.uk
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 are organised by members and can include:
• Regular gatherings
• Days Out (Places of interest/seaside etc)
• Weekend Breaks
• Holidays
• Golf Societies
• Quiz Nights
• Rambling
• 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.
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 HR Services Admin 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, i.e. if you would like to become a Visitor or would like a visit please contact Veteran Support via ‘Contact us’.