Lets grow together
At Shaw Trust, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where the talents, skills and life experience of all colleagues are valued and recognised.
In 2026 we were named as one of the UK’s Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality by The Times. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, succeed and progress, regardless of gender.
We are also proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK
Meet the people behind Shaw Trust
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Watch the video below to hear directly from team members about our culture, values and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow.
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Our values
We care about people
We support our colleagues and the people we work with to realise their potential and transform their lives.
We make a difference
We deliver high quality across our services, helping people to improve their lives.
We are inclusive
We value the ideas, views, and strengths of everyone we work with and support. Everyone is different and everyone deserves equal opportunity.
We have integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of behaviour.
We are innovative
We will test new ideas, methods, services, and products to increase the impact and value we add.
We are collaborative
We believe that by working together with those we support and our partners we create better services and solutions.
A diverse and inclusive organisation
At Shaw Trust, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where the talents, skills and life experience of all colleagues are valued and recognised.
We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are also recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026, reflecting our commitment to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive and progress.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We are also a Menopause Friendly Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to supporting colleagues through every stage of their working lives.
Our inclusive culture has also been recognised through our achievement as an Inspiring Place to Work, reflecting our people-first approach and commitment to building a workplace where colleagues feel valued, heard and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
Colleague networks
Our colleague networks foster inclusivity and provide a space for colleagues to connect, share experiences, network, and to provide feedback and inform company decisions.
Our networks include:
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Womens Network
- Race Equality Network
- Disability Equality Network
- Neurodiversity Network
- MANaging Network
- Young Professionals Network
- Menopause Network
We care about Wellbeing
We aim to provide health and wellbeing support that cares for our colleagues throughout their employment journey. Colleagues can access health and wellbeing resources, including an in -house health and wellbeing team who can support with the management of health conditions, and provide support on health and wellbeing matters. Colleagues also have access to an externally provided Employee Assistance Programme, and to a health care cash plan.
We listen
We encourage open conversations throughout the organisation. Our Employee Voice Network host regular all colleague calls and influence and inform business decisions.
We run regular colleague surveys to collect views and feedback from across the business to help inform and shape our colleague experience.
Our CEO Chris hosts regular one to one coffee and chat sessions with colleagues.
Working at Shaw Trust, colleagues are encouraged to share their feedback and updates via our internal communication channels.
