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
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.