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Village: a multi-functional hub for the whole force 

A contemporary, value-for-money social dining hub that caters to the needs of the modern Army. 

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Powered by deep understanding of military culture 

When creating Village, our goal was a solution that addressed specific personnel challenges, focusing on certain criteria to benefit the whole force.

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Recruitment & retention 

Understanding why personnel join and may choose to leave the military was key to designing a solution in retaining talent with our award-winning approach. 
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Innovation, choice & autonomy 

Village brings together a variety of food choices under one roof, from grab-and-go takeaway and self-cook options to our modern café-bar environment. 
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Welfare & mental health 

Alongside access to high quality mental health services, unit cohesion and community are key factors in resilience to mental health problems. 
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Inclusivity & flexibility 

Space on barracks can be limited, so maximising flexibility around social areas is essential in enhancing the living experience and embedding inclusivity.  

Case Study: Elevating the Lived Experience 

We worked with the Ministry of Defence to leverage insight to inform the concept and design of this modern social space that reflects the needs of the whole force. Download the case study to explore how this multi-functional social hub was developed.  

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Client testimonial

The results are breathtaking; there is nothing else this ‘futuristic’ on the mod estate. It is a testament to what can be achieved when there is a thirst to find solutions at every stage.”

Andrew HonnorHead of South East Region and PFIs, Defence Infrastructure Organisation 

Defence services 

We pride ourselves in delivering essential services across our Defence estates, from effective facilities management to tailored catering services.  

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Defence facilities management 

Our extensive cleaning solutions cover offices, living spaces and messes. We also offer specialist cleaning for medical centres and swimming pools. 
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Defence catering & food services 

These services have been developed to merge high street style dining, cafes, shops and leisure services with the unique needs of the Armed Forces.  
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Developing social value in Defence 

In defence, the wellbeing of society remains a key responsibility. This is why creating lasting social impact is at the forefront of our operations. 

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Our social value pledge 

As part of our ethical manifesto, we operate on our social impact pledge, which consists of our dedications to create a healthier society for everyone. 
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Sodexo says no to plastic 

We are committed to moving to 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging by 2025 across our business, including defence, to combat plastic pollution. 
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