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YOUTHLINK SCOTLAND

YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work in Scotland. It is a membership organisation supporting both the voluntary and statutory youth work sector.

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CLIENT OVERVIEW

INDUSTRY: Youth Work Sector
EMPLOYEE NUMBERS: 25
ACCREDITATION(S): Investors in Diversity for Small Charities

Positive Outcomes From EDI Accreditation

It is a demonstration of the hard work we do as an organisation to be more inclusive both as a staff team but also within our membership.

Background:

YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work in Scotland. It is a membership organisation supporting both the voluntary and statutory youth work sector.

YouthLink Scotland champions the value of the youth work sector, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in the development of the sector.

The Aims:

We undertook this award as part of YouthLink Scotland’s ongoing commitment towards maintaining and developing a working environment that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds and abilities. Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive workspace is an ongoing challenge and taking part in this tells us what we are doing well and where we need to improve. It ensures we are setting the right example for our membership and to continue to develop our work in equalities, diversity and inclusion.”

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We undertook this award as part of YouthLink Scotland’s ongoing commitment towards maintaining and developing a working environment that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds and abilities.

Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive workspace is an ongoing challenge and taking part in this tells us what we are doing well and where we need to improve.

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What commitment have they shown?

Youthlink Scotland have been working with the National Centre for Diversity since 2014. They have repeatedly shown a strong working commitment to inclusivity and continue to implement suggested actions, continuously developing their approach.

Business Impact

It has allowed us to improve our policies and to recognise where improvements need to be made. It is a demonstration of the hard work we do as an organisation to be more inclusive both as a staff team but also within our membership. It shows that we take Equality, Diversity and Inclusion seriously and are always seeking to improve.

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“We are delighted to receive the Silver Award, and this will play a crucial role in shaping our long-term EDI plan, supporting us on this ongoing journey.” 
Services used: Leaders In Diversity
Tim Plumb, CEO – Polymat
“It means so much to us all that we are part of change and driving EDI forward. This accreditation is something we will display with pride as we continue to work towards our goals of a fair and equal society.”
Services used: Masters In Diversity
Karen Cowan, Head of Corporate and Governance, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead – Ongo
“Embarking on the coveted Investors in Diversity Award had two purposes for us, both of which were equally important; to gain expert independent recognition of the work we do, and to help us push the boundaries further and do more for our people.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Hilary Jones, Chief Executive  – Bro Myrddin Housing Association
“We are immensely proud to have earned this esteemed certification, particularly because it reflects the voices of our employees and clients. Achieving this milestone took time, effort, and resources, but ensuring equality is a commitment we strive to uphold.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Deborah Parsons, Group CEO and Sustainability & Outreach Director  – Better Green Group

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