Useful organisations for diversity and inclusion
General Gender Age Disability Race and Ethnicity Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Unions
Organisation
Telephone
Email
Website
Description
Business in the Community
0207 5668650
[email protected]
www.bitc.org.u k
Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
020 7922 7790
[email protected]
www.enei.org.u k
Equality and Diversity Forum
020 3033 1454
[email protected]
www.edf.org.uk
Business in the Community is the Prince's Responsible Business Network. Our members work together to tackle a wide range of issues that are essential to creating a fairer society and a more sustainable future. The Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace. Our role is to influence government, business and trade unions, campaigning for real practical change. We are a national network of organisations working across all areas of equality and human rights. We bring together people from a range of disciplines, sharing knowledge and expertise. We help members to speak with one voice on shared positions; informed by a strong evidence base.
GENERAL
Equality and Human Rights Commission
020 7832 7800
Equality Challenge Unit
020 7438 1010
[email protected]
www.ecu.ac.uk
Inclusive Employers
020 7803 0689
info@inclusiveemploy ers.co.uk
www.inclusivee mployers.co.uk
[email protected]
www.redp.org.u k
Regional Equality & Diversity Partnership
www.equalityhu manrights.com
Parliament gave the Commission the mandate to challenge discrimination, and to protect and promote human rights. We protect people against discriminatory treatment and hold organisations, such as businesses and Government, to account for what they do. Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) works to further and support equality and diversity for staff and students in higher education institutions across all four nations of the UK and in colleges in Scotland. We provide a central resource of advice and guidance for the sector. Established in May 2011, we are the UK's first and leading membership organisation for employers looking to build inclusive workplaces. We offer consultancy, training and thought leadership, to help you make inclusion an everyday reality at your place of work. REDP is the East Midlands pan-equality body bringing together organisations working to promote equality, diversity and human rights for people who face disadvantage on the grounds of: • Equality Act • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage and Civil Partnership • Pregnancy and Maternity • Race • Religion or belief • Sex • Sexual orientation
Social Mobility Foundation
0207 183 1189
[email protected] rg.uk
www.socialmobi lity.org.uk
The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people from low-income backgrounds. The SMF was founded in 2005 by Linkson Jack (who served as Chief Executive until January 2009) in order to provide opportunities and networks of support for 16-17 year olds who are unable to get them from their schools or families. The Sutton Trust was founded in 1997 by Sir Peter Lampl to improve social mobility through education. As well as being a thinktank, the Sutton Trust is a ‘do-tank,’ having funded over 200 programmes, commissioned over 180 research studies and influenced Government education policy by pushing social mobility to the top of the political agenda.
Sutton Trust
020 7802 1660
[email protected]
www.suttontrus t.com
[email protected]
www.baweuk.org
An Association run by Women Entrepreneurs, for Women Entrepreneurs
info@fawcettsociety. org.uk
www.fawcettso ciety.org.uk
Fawcett is the UK’s leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. We want to see a society in which individuals can fulfil their potential regardless of their sex. UK government department for women and equalities
GENDER British Association of Women Entrepreneurs Fawcett Society
Government Equality Unit
0203 598 6154
0370 000 2288
https://www.go v.uk/governme nt/organisation s/governmentequalities-office
Government guidance on gender pay gap
https://www.go v.uk/guidance/ gender-paygap-reportingoverview www.nawo.org. uk
National Alliance of Women’s Organisations (NAWO)
0207 6973468
[email protected]
Women’s Engineering Society
01438 765506
[email protected]
www.wes.org.u k
Women’s Institute
0207 371 9300
[email protected]
www.thewi.org. uk
Women’s Resource Centre
020 7697 3450
[email protected]
www.thewomen sresourcecentre .org.uk
WISE Campaign
0113 222 6072
[email protected] rg.uk
www.wisecamp aign.org.uk
UK government’s advice on gender pay gap and reporting.
The National Alliance of Women’s Organisations is an umbrella organisation for over 100 organisations and individuals based in England. All members are concerned to ensure women gain access to their human rights, and to make equality between women and men a reality. The Women's Engineering Society is a charity and a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists offering inspiration, support and professional development. Working in partnership, we campaign to encourage women to participate and achieve as engineers, scientists and as leaders. The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. WRC is the leading national umbrella organisation for the women’s sector, working towards linking all aspects of the women’s movement. We support our members to be more effective and sustainable through training, and we lobby the government on their behalf on a range of women’s issues. WISE enables and energises people in business, industry and education to increase the participation, contribution and success of
Women Returners
0208 946 8203
info@womenreturner s.com
http://wrpn.wo menreturners.c om/
0207 250 8148
[email protected]
www.acff.org
[email protected]
www.afbe.org.u k
[email protected] rg.uk
www.becon.org .uk
women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). A consultancy, coaching and network organisation that focuses exclusively on enabling talented professionals to return to work after an extended career break.
RACE & ETHNICITY African Caribbean Diversity
Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers BECON
01642 657090
African & Caribbean Diversity was founded in 1990 by a group of black professionals whose shared vision was of a dynamic organization that would promote the entry, development and advancement of its members into business organizations. In doing this, it would make a positive contribution to the African and Caribbean communities and to the economy of the UK. AFBE-UK provides support and promotes higher achievements in Education and Engineering particularly among students and professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds. BECON is a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) race equality organisation. BECON provides services to BME and disadvantaged communities addressing discrimination, exclusion, inequalities and racism. Our direct services and support to organisations is geared to support individuals to participate more fully and inclusively in the economic, social and cultural developments of their localities.
BEMIS
0141 548 8047
[email protected]
www.bemis.org .uk
Black Training and Enterprise Group
0207 832 5800
[email protected]
www.bteg.co.u k
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (Scotland)
0141 418 6530
www.crer.org.u k
Race Equality Foundation
0207 428 1880
www.raceequali tyfoundation.or g.uk
Race on the Agenda
0207 697 4093
[email protected]
www.rota.org.u k
BEMIS is the national Ethnic Minorities led umbrella body supporting the development of the Ethnic Minorities Voluntary Sector in Scotland and the communities that this sector represents. BTEG contributes to the economic regeneration of BAME communities by building the capacity of local groups so that they can play an active role in improving opportunities for BAME individuals. We have a strong track record in influencing polices, campaigning and lobbying in relation to BAME education, employment and entrepreneurship. We also maintain an interest in increasing the number of young BAME apprentices. CRER is a Scottish strategic racial equality charity, based in Glasgow. We are focused on working to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and promote racial justice across Scotland. Over the years CRER has had a key role in advocating, campaigning, and influencing developments to promote racial equality. The Race Equality Foundation promotes race equality in social support (what families and friends do for each other) and public services (what 'workers' do with people who need support). Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is one of Britain's leading social policy think-tanks focusing on issues that affect Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Originally set up in 1984, ROTA aims to increase the capacity of BAME organisations
The Runnymede Trust
020 7377 9222
info@runnymedetrust .org
www.runnymed etrust.org
Business Disability Forum
020 7403 3020
enquiries@businessdi sabilityforum.org.uk
www.businessdi sabilityforum.or g.uk
Centre for Accessible Environments
020 7822 8232
[email protected]
www.cae.org.u k
Change People
0113 242 6619
[email protected] rg
www.changepe ople.org
Disabilities Trust
01444 239123
[email protected]
www.thedtgrou p.org
EmployAbility
07852 764 684
[email protected]
www.employability.org.uk
and strengthen the voice of BAME communities through increased civic engagement and participation in society. Runnymede is the UK's leading independent race equality think tank. We generate intelligence for a multi-ethnic Britain through research, network building, leading debate, and policy engagement.
DISABILITY Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit member organisation that makes it easier and more rewarding to do business with and employ disabled people. The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been a leading authority on inclusive design for over 40 years; we provide consultancy, training, research and publications on building design and management to meet all user needs, including disabled and older people. CHANGE operates on a co-working model which means employees with learning disabilities work alongside non-learning disabled colleagues with equal job responsibility and on equal pay. The Disabilities Trust is a leading national charity, providing innovative care, rehabilitation and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and learning disabilities as well as children and adults with autism. EmployAbility was established in 2006 as the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates with all
Living with Disability (magazine)
020 8686 4942
chris@abilitypromotio ns.com
www.livingwith disability.org
Mind
020 8519 2122
supporterservices@m ind.org.uk
www.mind.org. uk
Royal Mencap Society
020 7454 0454
[email protected] .uk
www.mencap.o rg.uk
Scope
0808 800 3333
[email protected] k
www.scope.org. uk
disabilities, including dyslexia or long term health conditions, into employment. A magazine for people with disabilities, and their families, friends and carers. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Until then, we’ll be here. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter. And with your support, we'll keep driving change across society until this country is great for everyone.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transexual (LGBT) The Beaumont Society
01582 412220
Depend
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
0845 652 0311
enquiries@beaumont society.org.uk
www.beaumont society.org.uk
[email protected]
www.depend.or g.uk www.fflag.org.u k
The Beaumont Society is a national self-help body run by and for the transgender community. We welcome all transgender people and their partners, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, creed or colour and all varieties from the nervous newcomers to those who are experienced and confident in their preferred gender. Together with our sister organisations, since 1966, we’ve been at the forefront of supporting the transgender community, together with their partners and families, as well as advising and training on transgender issues. We are a voluntary organisation whose aim is to provide support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UK. FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons. We offer support to local parents groups and contacts, in their efforts to help parents and families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay and bisexual members with love and pride.
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society
Tel: 01372 801554
The Gender Trust
01527 894 838
InterEngineering
www.gires.org. uk
[email protected] .uk
www.gendertru st.org.uk
InterEngineeringLGB
[email protected]
www.interengin eeringlgbt.com
LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30
[email protected]
www.lgbt.found ation
Press For Change
08448 708 165
[email protected]
www.pfc.org.uk
Scottish Trans
0131 467 6039
[email protected] or
[email protected] g
www.scottishtra ns.org
Stonewall
020 7593 1850
[email protected] k
www.stonewall. org.uk
GIRES is a volunteer operated membership charity that, in collaboration with the other groups in its field, hears, helps, empowers and gives a voice to trans and gender nonconforming individuals, including those who are non-binary and non-gender, as well as their families. The Gender Trust is a listening ear, a caring support and an information centre for anyone with any question or problem concerning their gender identity, or whose loved one is struggling with gender identity issues. A professional network aiming to connect, inform and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender engineers and their straight allies. LGBT Foundation, formerly known as The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (The LGF), is a national charity delivering a wide range of services to lesbian, gay and bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. We provide legal advice, training, and research to trans people, their representatives, and public and private bodies. We assist transgender people, service providers, employers and equality organisations to engage together to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland. We're here to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they're not alone. We believe we're stronger united, so we partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. We have
laid deep foundations across Britain - in some of our greatest institutions - so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. We’re here to support those who can’t yet be themselves.
AGE Age UK
0800 169 8787
www.ageuk.org .uk
Centre for Policy on Ageing
020 7553 6500
[email protected]
www.cpa.org.u k
The Age and Employment Network Chris Ball (Specialist Adviser on the Ageing Workforce)
0300 247 2000
[email protected]
www.taen.org.u k
Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this. The Centre for Policy on Ageing, established in 1947 by the Nuffield Foundation, has a long and distinguished record as an independent charity promoting the interests of older people through research, policy analysis and the dissemination of information. The Centre aims to raise awareness of issues around all aspects of ageing and to support good practice. Its overarching focus is to discover and advocate what older people themselves want and need. TAEN - The Age and Employment Network works to promote an effective labour market that serves the needs of people in mid and later life, employers and the economy.
Unions The following unions may be of interest to those working in the engineering sector. Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) Association of Teachers and Lectures (ATL)
020 7324 2400
National Union of Mineworkers
01226 215555
chris.kitchen@nu m.org.uk
www.num.org.uk
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT)
020 7387 4771
[email protected]
www.rmt.org.uk
National Union of Teachers
[email protected]
020 7930 6441
020 7388 6191
[email protected] .uk
www.aslef.org.uk
ASLEF is Britain's trade union for train drivers. Its 19,500+ members are employed in the train operating companies, the freight companies, London Underground and some Light Rapid Transport.
www.atl.org.uk
ATL is the union for education professionals. Active in the maintained, independent and post16 sectors, we use our members' experiences to influence education policy, and we work with government and employers to defend your pay, conditions and career development. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is a trade union for coal miners in Great Britain, formed in 1945 from the Miners' Federation of Great Britain (MFGB). The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers is a progressive, democratic and highly professional trade union, a fastgrowing union with more than 83,000 members from almost every sector of the transport industry - from the mainline and underground railways, shipping and offshore, buses and road freight.
www.teachers.or g.uk
Protecting and bettering our members' pay and conditions is the key RMT objective. We negotiate with over 150 transport-sector companies - using every opportunity to drive home our positive agenda for better pay, shorter hours and safer working conditions. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is a trade union for school teachers in England, Wales, the
Nautilus International
020 8989 6677
enquiries@nautilus int.org
www.nautilusint. org
Prospect
020 7902 6600
enquiries@prospec t.org.uk
www.prospect.or g.uk
Unite
020 7611 2500
www.unitetheuni on.org
Unison
0800 0 857 857
www.unison.org. uk
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. It is a member of the Trades Union Congress. The Union recruits only qualified teachers and those training to be qualified teachers into membership and currently has almost 400,000 members, making it the largest teachers' union in the United Kingdom. Nautilus International is a trade union and professional organisation representing more than 22,000 maritime professionals in the UK, Netherlands and Switzerland. Prospect's 141,000 members are engineers, scientists, managers and specialists in areas as diverse as agriculture, broadcasting, defence, education and children's services, energy, environment, heritage, shipbuilding, telecoms and transport. We are the largest union in the UK representing professional engineers. Unite is dedicated to serving the best interests of its members, protecting workers rights and improving the quality of life by negotiating with employers and government. As a primarily industry-based union, our structure means we can effectively represent your interests in the workplace, no matter where you work or what sector you're from. UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors.