Damian is Head of Record to Report at Asda, and is responsible for the recording of all financial accounting transactions across all cost areas within Asda and manages a 13 strong team of accountants. Beyond his core, role Damian seeks out opportunities to further develop an inclusive workplace. He is the chair of Asda’s Disability… Continue reading Damian Kitson
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2015 EiDA Nominee – Ricky Somal
In December 2014, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust was cited in a national report by NHS Providers. This was in recognition of the Equality Standard toolkit designed by Ricky Somal, E&D Lead and a focused piece of work that has resulted in a 50% reduction in BME staff disciplinarians. Ricky has transformed the diversity and… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Ricky Somal
HSBC Balance Network
HSBC’s Balance network launched in October 2010 and was set up to help drive HSBC’s diversity & inclusion aim to increase senior female representation. Balance’s vision is to support the recruitment, development, advancement and engagement of a gender-balanced workforce within HSBC. The network now has 2,073 members in the UK and over 23 branches worldwide.… Continue reading HSBC Balance Network
Cam Kinsella
Diversity, equality & inclusion for Cam isn’t just her ‘job’, it’s her whole world. Removing inequalities is Cam’s greatest passion and this is evident through her extraordinary achievements over the past 8 years across the industry. Cam transformed Golden Gates Housing Trust from an organisation with no systems in place to promote, monitor or support… Continue reading Cam Kinsella
2015 EiDA Nominee – Reverend John Butcher
For the last 48 years, Reverend John Butcher has championed harmony, equality and diversity with people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, beliefs and nationalities. He developed the annual Rotherham Show for young people to educate them on social awareness through entertainment and drama. John also trained a multi-cultural team to form ‘Cosmo Club’; creating harmony… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Reverend John Butcher
2015 EiDA Nominee – The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly. They have a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for their staff and students, and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community they serve. Specialist staff networks, forums, training and events are… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – The University of Manchester
2015 EiDA Nominee – Sharon Thomas
With nearly 30 years experience within the housing sector, Sharon goes above and beyond her role as Community Engagement Team Leader at Riverside Housing. Her passion for diversity and inclusion shines through not only in her day job, but also her outstanding dedication to community and voluntary work. Sharon focuses all of her energy on… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Sharon Thomas
2015 EiDA Nominee – English Federation of Disability Sport
The English Federation of Disability Sport exists to make active lives possible and ensure that millions of disabled people can lead active lifestyles. Dedicated to disabled people in sport and physical activity, EFDS supports a wide range of organisations to include disabled people more effectively. The national charity know through much of their research that… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – English Federation of Disability Sport
2015 EiDA Nominee – The Co-operative Group
Respect is the Co-operative Group’s inclusive lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender network which is made up of a dedicated LGBT Steering Group from across the organisation’s family of businesses. The network provides voluntary support to raise awareness of LGBT community initiatives, local pride events and charities such as the George House Trust and Albert Kennedy… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – The Co-operative Group
2015 EiDA Nominee – Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police has shown outstanding contribution to harnessing diversity within their workforce, actively taking the lead to highlight the business case for inclusion within the police service. In recent years, Greater Manchester Police have taken robust measures to increase the diversity of their workforce, successfully doing so in the process. The force has resourced… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Greater Manchester Police