Diversity & Inclusion Archives

We have achieved the National Equality Standard for the second time!

National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation received for a second time!

04/10/2024

Shaw Trust has received the National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation for a second timeThe assessment bar has been raised since our initial assessment, so we’re thrilled to have achieved an even better outcome with 32 competencies rated green and three amber. This is an improvement on the 29 green and six amber given in 2021. Shaw Trust was scored highest amongst the peer organisations assessed and was rated five out of five in organisational diversity and inclusion maturity. NES assessors

Uncovering hidden talent: Helping employers create inclusive workplaces

30/08/2024

From 2 September to 13 September, Shaw Trust is running the ‘Hidden Talent’ campaign, a powerful initiative to highlight talented individuals.

Shaw Trust announces the shortlist for the Disability Power 100 2024

17/05/2024

This year the Disability Power 100 received 786 nominations for individuals, organisations and campaigns that have influenced, innovated and delivered impact in for disabled people in the UK over the last 12 to 18 months. 367 high quality, qualified nominees have now been shortlisted.Now in its ninth year, Shaw Trust’s annual Disability Power 100 celebrates and recognises ambition and achievements. It provides much needed encouragement to the leaders of tomorrow. Those shortlisted are trailblazers and role models who demand the

Prioritising Accessibility: Building a Better Website from the Start

10/05/2024

In the past, accessibility often wasn’t considered until after websites were already built. They would then be adjusted to meet accessibility standards, leading to extra costs and less-than-ideal results. Retrofitting accessibility features onto existing websites often caused compromises and inefficiencies.On the contrary, when accessibility is prioritised from the beginning of website development, the benefits are numerous. By integrating accessibility principles into the foundational structure of a website, developers can create a digital space that is inclusive for all users, including

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Living Made Easy support Global Accessibility Awareness Day

10/05/2024

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is an annual event aimed to promote discussion and awareness surrounding digital access and inclusion. Digital accessibility is not as widely considered as it should be, and without it we exclude a significant portion of the population from accessing essential services and information. Being digitally accessible enables us to progress towards a more inclusive society.AskSARA is Living Made Easy’s online self-assessment tool, offering rapid access to impartial information and advice based on individual need, with suggestions

‘The disability employment gap for graduates’ report launches

01/05/2024

Today, Shaw Trust launches our latest report, ‘The disability employment gap for graduates’.We wanted to better understand the employment gap between disabled graduates and their non-disabled peers, and in particular the larger gap for graduates with sight loss, mobility impairments, autism, and two or more co-occurring conditions.This qualitative study brings the voices of disabled graduates to the forefront.We set out to understand how students’ career expectations are affected by their disability, how and why students choose to share information about

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Shaw Trust Accessibility supporting Enfield Council

01/05/2024

Shaw Trust Accessibility Services have supported Enfield Council in making their website accessible, with the Council’s website was awarded the Shaw Trust Accessibility Accreditation. After reaching out to Shaw Trust for support with their website, the team worked with the council to improve their website to ensure that it is inclusive, user friendly and accessible to residents and individuals who have a wide range of disabilities.Digital accessibility improves customer experience and colleague productivity, in essence it can benefit everyone in society,

Neurodiversity Celebration Week with our Tesco partners

10/04/2024

During this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we met with Tesco colleagues to discuss our ongoing partnership work. Shaw Trust colleagues attended Tesco’s Head Office Neurodiversity Celebration event – meeting Tesco colleagues from various locations.We also connected virtually with Tesco staff unable to attend on the day. This follow-up session focused on sharing best practices for hiring and supporting neurodivergent employees within Tesco.What else have we been up to with Tesco?In October 2023, we saw 63 colleagues join a work placement

Sharing our expertise with our WLA partners Leonardo Hotels

10/04/2024

We value being collaborative and sharing knowledge – and we love when our partners are on the same page.Our partner, Leonardo Hotels, spent March raising awareness about disability. Using our expertise, Shaw Trust contributed by presenting to Leonardo Hotels staff.Our team from the SES West London Alliance presented to the Leonardo Hotels London Cluster about how their teams can better support guests with disabilities or health conditions.The focus of this session was primarily on the support that Shaw Trust can

Equal Pay Day – our report

20/01/2024

Today is European Equal Pay Day, the day when the ‘average’ woman in the EU stops being paid compared to men. At Shaw Trust we know that it isn’t just women who are not always paid the same rate, it is also disabled workers and people from different ethnic groups.That’s why today, we are publishing our “Paying our people fairly report” showing the mean and median differences in pay across Shaw Trust. Our report shows we still have gaps where

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