Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

General Information

Information from The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) on equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

Embracing Equality and Diversity is a podcast about the benefits of embracing equality and diversity in the workplace, with a wide panel of guests including employment experts and the UK Diversity & Inclusion Director at Page Group

Thanks Ben Ltd: The definitive guide to disability inclusion in the workplace

Neurodiversity at Work: Supporting Unique Talents

Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) | Disability Rights UK : an overview of this Government allowance; eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Templates

ACAS

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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.

membership: £95 – £250 a year

Cranfield Trust provides HR Support to organisations.

Training

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

Diversity House (in Sittingbourne, Kent):  no prices, need to enquire to find out

The Diversity Trust

Access: register to get a quote

Mandatory Training Group: low-cost online training

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