We’re thrilled to announce that Helen & Douglas House has achieved the Investors in Diversity Award Silver accreditation, as recognised by the the National Centre for Diversity.
Investors in Diversity is a nationally recognised quality mark representing an organisation’s internal commitment to building an inclusive culture.
At Helen & Douglas House we celebrate diversity and aim for an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement ensures fair treatment and opportunity for all. This award signifies our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Our commitment to FREDIE
Learn about our commitment to diversity, including governance and progress measurement.
Jane, our CEO said:
‘We are proud to announce that Helen & Douglas House has been officially accredited by the National Centre for Diversity as achieving the prestigious Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation. We embrace this achievement with gratitude, recognising it as a milestone in our ongoing journey toward greater inclusion for all. Celebrating the diversity of the children, young people, and families that use the palliative care services that we deliver is at the heart of all that we do. We believe that embedding fairness, respect, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential to understanding and supporting our families, staff and volunteers and we look forward to continuing our journey in building inclusivity into everything we do.’
Serena, our HR Business Partner and Chair of FREDIE Steering & Engagement Groups said:
We have all worked hard to raise awareness and embed the values of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across the organisation. We are excited to use this momentum to further our work building on our positive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to bring their best selves to work and share their lived experiences.’
The future
We’re delighted to have achieved this award and look forward to continuing doing all we can to drive forward impactful initiatives to reap the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings.
