Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Topics: HR

There is lots out there – general explanations, templated policies, your legal obligations and more.

 

General info:

NCVO: https://knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/organisation/equity-diversity-and-inclusion

This includes

• getting started
• practical support
• your employees

ACAS: Improving equality, diversity and inclusion in your workplace

Equally Ours: Equality and Human Rights in Practice – a framework designed by and for the voluntary sector.

Equality and Human Rights Commission: have advice and guidance for organisations and individuals

Equality, Advisory and Support Service: the Helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights and can accept referrals from organisations which, due to capacity or funding issues, are unable to provide face to face advice to local users of their services.

The Charity Commission has general information about legislation.

 

Templates:

ACAS: https://www.acas.org.uk/equality-policy-template

Template Net: https://www.template.net/business/policy/charity-equality-and-diversity-poicy/

 

Charity Governance Code:

The latest Charity Governance Code (published Dec 2020) includes guidance on Equality Diversity and Inclusion for charity boards.

 

Networks:

Equality and Diversity UK: have a network for the third sector, which includes resources, advice and support and a space for dialogue https://www.equalityanddiversity.co.uk/third-sector-network.html

membership: £95 – £250 a year

 

Membership organisations such as Small Charities Coalition and ACEVO (support for CEOs) will also have information. Cranfield Trust provides HR Support to organisations.

 

Training

Check out NCVO, Small Charities Commission and NCVO for training.

Diversity House (in Sittingbourne, Kent): http://www.diversityhouse.org.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion-course-kent/ no prices, need to enquire to find out

Diversity Trust:  https://www.diversitytrust.org.uk/training/

Access: https://www.theaccessgroup.com/digital-learning-compliance/elearning-courses/equality-diversity/ register to get a quote

Mandatory Training Group: https://www.mandatorytraining.co.uk/collections/equality-and-diversity-courses-training-online-accredited-courses low cost online training

 

Please note: there are lots of organisations that focus on specific issues such as disability, race and gender.