Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has never been more important. Recent events have highlighted the varied inequalities in our society, with the housing sector playing a pivotal role in addressing these.
We’re committed to being a good landlord and building new homes, with our services being easy to access. We know that recruiting a diverse workforce enriches our collective experience and what we can do, as a whole.
We want to ensure we have a working environment where people feel supported, can thrive and know they make a difference – individually and collectively.
We want to be innovative in EDI. We will have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, with diversity of thought on problem-solving and decision-making.
We want to build truly sustainable communities. We know we can’t do this alone, so we’ll do this working with our community partners and our residents.
We want EDI to be more embedded in our DNA, with greater awareness, understanding and curiosity.
Click here to view our EDI strategy.
What we do to ensure equality for residents and our team?
We follow all the legal and regulatory requirements set by:
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Regulatory Framework for Social Housing in England
- Care Quality Commission
We aim to improve equality and inclusion outcomes for our residents, customers and partners. We actively promote community cohesion and social, digital and financial inclusion.
In addition, we aspire for our workforce to be truly representative and for every one of our employees to feel respected and able to give their best.
As a provider of affordable housing, we aim to reduce the disadvantages faced by some of our residents by tailoring our services to their needs. Our practices and procedures are consistently monitored and reviewed to ensure they do not discriminate against anybody.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy
We want to be innovative in EDI. We will have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, with diversity of thought on problem-solving and decision-making.
We want to build truly sustainable communities. We know we can’t do this alone, so we’ll work with our community partners and residents.
We want EDI to be more embedded in our DNA, with greater awareness, understanding and curiosity.
You can view our strategy here.
Who is responsible for EDI?
We have effective arrangements in place to monitor equality and diversity.
- All staff undergo equality and diversity training
- The day-to-day responsibility lies with the Chief Executive and Leadership team
- Our Assistant Director of People and Organisational Development is the nominated and controlling authority
- The Board of Directors fully supports our EDI strategy. Members of the board are responsible for the document and provide leadership to ensure that it is successful
- Diversity champions are in place at various levels within the business