As a wheelchair user and assistance dog owner, I understand the anxiety of going somewhere new. Will I be able to get in? Will the customer service be accommodating? Will people help me and my dog? These fears used to stop me from going out independently, causing me to miss out on so much in … Continued
The Diversity Trust echos concern expressed by fellow LGBTQ+-led organisations supporting the community regarding the recently released draft guidance for consultation surrounding school and college policy towards gender questioning children. Firstly, we would like to emphasise calls by the LGBTQ+ equalities sector that this is only draft non-statutory guidance, and changes will not be … Continued
Explore roles at MI6 and discover a career full of opportunity At MI6, our mission is to protect the UK from overseas threats. We work secretly around the world, so it’s fair to say our business needs are quite unique. It’s why we rely on our Business Support Officers (BSOs) to assist our operational and … Continued
As we start 2024, we have so much progress to reflect on, we have so much to celebrate, our networks and impact are increasing. We’ve been able to work with more and more amazing groups and organisations to share knowledge and create social change. Despite such incredible advances, there is consistent rhetoric, in the … Continued
Our winter newsletter is packed full of useful information, and lots of dates for your diary, to keep you informed and up-to-date on all the latest updates. We hope your year has got off to a really good start, as we work harder than ever to influence social change, for a fairer and safer society … Continued
The Glass Ceiling is the ‘Unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.’ The representation of women and minorities in high ranking positions across the world today is severely lacking, and a huge part of this is due to the invisible barrier that inhibits deserved progression and promotion. In … Continued
Listen to the full podcast interview here… #13 [The Diversity Trust Podcast] Renee Bracey Sherman – PART 2 or Listen to a snippet here… [#13 Soundbite 1] Renee Bracey Sherman – Intersectionality “…we are supportive of people generally who fit a certain mould, that are white, … Continued
Hey Girls are one year on from launching our “It’s that time of the month!” book and animation! We are a social enterprise, who provide free period products to people in need via our Buy One, Donate One donation scheme, we are constantly breaking down barriers around period education. We firmly believe that everyone should have … Continued
A new study by London TravelWatch in collaboration with Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, found one in five LGBTQ+ people surveyed had been subjected to hate crime on public transport in London in the past 12 months. 66% of those surveyed had faced at least one form of victimisation. This is saddening news and … Continued
I shouldn’t be here. I should not be in this profession and I should not be in this position. Allow me to explain.