2015 EiDA Nominee – Victim Support

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. They were set up 40 years ago and have grown to become the oldest and largest victims’ organisation in the world, taking pride in being a diverse organisation enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Their services… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Victim Support

Gentoo

Gentoo Group is a social business whose ambition is to improve the lives of the people, communities and the environment in which they operate by investing in people, the planet and property, what they call ‘the Art of Living’. As a ‘profit for purpose’ organisation, they use any profits from their commercial activity to reinvest… Continue reading Gentoo

2015 EiDA Nominee – Housing Diversity Network

Housing Diversity Network is a social enterprise and incredible diversity resource that supports organisations to improve how they address inequality, get the most from their staff and meet the needs of the communities they work with. HDN provides a wide range of exceptional services including training, consultancy, independent assessment, accreditation and guidance. There are two… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Housing Diversity Network

Asda

Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of Asda. They place great emphasis on creating a working environment that truly promotes this, not just because it is the right thing to do, but to make them representative of the customers they serve and local communities they work in. Exceptional evidence highlights why inclusion is important… Continue reading Asda

2015 EiDA Nominee – The City of Liverpool College

The City of Liverpool College is a bold and exciting national leader that is the largest college of further education in Liverpool. Their inclusive approach highlights the great strengths the college goes to in order to create an environment that upholds respect and removes all barriers to achievement. The college is committed to promoting equality… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – The City of Liverpool College

2015 EiDA Nominee – Oxfam

Oxfam is a globally renowned aid and development charity working and campaigning with partners in over 90 countries worldwide. With over 70 years experience, Oxfam GB is a champion of equal opportunities in all of their work, internally and externally. Their international development work and crisis response always seeks to equally distribute resources and ensure… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Oxfam

Is Finding Equality Just as Difficult for Boys in the Current Climate?

Working for an organisation set up to help our boys and young men seems to elicit the strangest of responses. People often make assumptions about our purpose. They may think we are fanatical about men’s rights or are pushing a “pro-male” agenda. If we mention the m-word, “masculinity“, they expect special pleading about how hard… Continue reading Is Finding Equality Just as Difficult for Boys in the Current Climate?

The Excellence in Diversity Awards Announce 2015 Shortlist

Diversity Champions and Inclusive Employers Shortlisted for Pioneering Diversity Awards J.P. Morgan are just one of the brands supporting a sky fall of inclusive talent – Diversity champions, inclusive employers and pioneering campaigns from all aspects of diversity have been shortlisted for this year’s ceremony. An overwhelming amount of nominations were received paying tribute to… Continue reading The Excellence in Diversity Awards Announce 2015 Shortlist

When will they get it right?…..

There are thousands of dyslexic children crying themselves to sleep unesessariy in the UK every night. Innocent children whos heads should be full of ideas and high aspirations, instead they are full of dread! It makes my blood boil hearing from parents who are utterly frustrated and lost as to how to get their children… Continue reading When will they get it right?…..

Working as an Intern for I Am Me

Hi, I’m Megan, and I’m the project intern for I Am Me Scotland! I Am Me Scotland is a Renfrewshire community group founded to tackle and raise awareness of disability hate crime. Disability hate crimes are among the most underreported hate crimes, with 97% suspected of going unreported. The project has two key initiatives; I… Continue reading Working as an Intern for I Am Me