Equality, diversity and inclusion statement
We are committed to ensuring that every member of our team, and everyone we work with, is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively challenge discrimination, promote equity of opportunity, and strive to create an environment where people feel they belong and can achieve their full potential.
Our commitments
- Equality – We provide fair access to opportunities, remove barriers to participation, and take action to address disadvantage.
- Diversity – We recognise and value the richness that comes from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- Inclusion – We work to create a culture where every individual feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute fully.
Our pledges
As part of our ongoing commitment, we are proud to be:
A signatory to the Race at Work Charter, demonstrating our commitment to tackling barriers to racial equality in the workplace.
A member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, ensuring we recruit and support disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
These commitments mean we are actively reviewing and strengthening our practices to:
- Recruit and progress colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide training and development that supports awareness and inclusive behaviours.
- Ensure our research methods and outputs amplify a wide range of voices and experiences.
- Monitor and improve our policies to ensure they remain fair, transparent and accessible.
Accountability and progress
We know that becoming a truly inclusive organisation is a continuous journey. We regularly review our EDI policies and practices, listen to feedback from our staff and stakeholders, and hold ourselves accountable for making progress.
By embedding EDI across our culture and our work, we aim not only to meet legal and regulatory requirements, but to set a positive example for the wider research community.
