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Investors In Diversity for small charities

EDI Accreditation for Small Charities

What is Investors in Diversity for Small Charities?

Investors in Diversity for Small Charities is an (EDI) framework designed to help small charities review their current approaches and plan further development. This accreditation enables you to conduct a culture/equality impact assessment, identify any gaps and gives you prestigious recognition for good performance.

What are the benefits?

Investors in Diversity for Small Charities is specifically designed for the needs of Charities wanting to improve their EDI credentials.

We provide you with an equality impact review of your policies, practices and procedures.
This review will act as a general equality analysis of your organisation and the feedback you receive from the diagnostic surveys will allow you to celebrate your strengths and identify any gaps.
This prestigious quality mark will give you valuable external EDI recognition for your organisation; allowing you to attract top-talent, win bids and better understand your service users.

The Process

1. Assess:

A diagnostic survey is sent out to your internal and external shareholders. The National Centre for Diversity team will monitor response rate and provide you with regular updates.

2. Improve:

The results of the diagnostic surveys are analysed by our dedicated assessors at the National Centre for Diversity, who measure the data against the Investors in Diversity for Small Charities standards.

3. Review:

If successful, your organisation will achieve Investors in Diversity for Small Charities, which is valid for two years.

Our Guarantee to you...

We guarantee that as long as your organisation owns, leads and delivers on the agenda and follows the guidance of your Advisor, you will achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

Measurable improvement in your FREDIE practices
Organisational transformation
Complete culture change

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Changing workplace culture takes more than a 15 minute ‘what is equality?’ video followed by a Q&A.

We realise the journey to creating a fair and equitable workplace isn’t a walk in the park – so our customer support team are here to answer all your questions, explain the process and discuss how our services can be tailored to meet your needs.

Call now on 0800 288 4717 or

Positive Outcomes From Current Clients

We see building fair places to work as an investment for your business growth.

But don’t take out word for it…

“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

CASE STUDY

Carrington West

Through their Investors in Diversity journey, Carrington West aims to foster an inclusive workplace, enhance employee wellbeing, and strengthen relationships with clients and communities, while embedding ethical and socially responsible practices across their operations.

CASE STUDY

Helen & Douglas House

For Helen & Douglas House, a commitment to FREDIE means staff feel more valued, included, and respected. With explicit support through staff network groups, lunch & learn sessions and their ‘share your story’ campaign.

CASE STUDY

Youthlink Scotland

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

CASE STUDY

Programmes and Project Partners – Sellafield

The National Centre for Diversity has recognised the Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield as bringing together the best of each partner organisation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across its team.

CASE STUDY

ONGO

ONGO is the largest provider of housing and community services in North Lincolnshire. They have one promise: everything they do is put back into local communities.

CASE STUDY

Kier Transportation

At Kier, our job is to keep people connected. But it’s not just what we do; it’s how we do it that sets us apart. We are committed to building a more inclusive place to work, where everyone has their voice heard and can fulfil their potential.

Leaders in Diversity

Leaders in Diversity (LID) is for companies who want to fully embrace EDI in the workplace and create amazing places to work.

Masters in Diversity

Masters in Diversity (MID) is for the trail blazers! Companies who want to set the gold standard for EDI in the workplace.

EDI Training

Not every company is ready to go ‘all in’ on EDI and work towards becoming accredited. Our EDI training courses are a great starting point and EDI resource.

Why do we favour fredie?

FREDIE is our extension of the EDI framework created specifically for the modern workplace and based on two decades of EDI experience.

View our EDI Accreditations:

Investors In Diversity for small charities

EDI Accreditation for Small Charities

What is Investors in Diversity for Small Charities?

What are the benefits?

The Process

1. Assess:

2. Improve:

3. Review:

Our Guarantee to you...

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Changing workplace culture takes more than a 15 minute ‘what is equality?’ video followed by a Q&A.

Call now on 0800 288 4717 or

Positive Outcomes From Current Clients

CASE STUDY

Carrington West

Through their Investors in Diversity journey, Carrington West aims to foster an inclusive workplace, enhance employee wellbeing, and strengthen relationships with clients and communities, while embedding ethical and socially responsible practices across their operations.

READ MORE >

CASE STUDY

Helen & Douglas House

For Helen & Douglas House, a commitment to FREDIE means staff feel more valued, included, and respected. With explicit support through staff network groups, lunch & learn sessions and their ‘share your story’ campaign.

READ MORE >

CASE STUDY

Youthlink Scotland

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

READ MORE >

CASE STUDY

Programmes and Project Partners – Sellafield

The National Centre for Diversity has recognised the Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield as bringing together the best of each partner organisation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across its team.

READ MORE >

CASE STUDY

ONGO

ONGO is the largest provider of housing and community services in North Lincolnshire. They have one promise: everything they do is put back into local communities.

READ MORE >

CASE STUDY

Kier Transportation

At Kier, our job is to keep people connected. But it’s not just what we do; it’s how we do it that sets us apart. We are committed to building a more inclusive place to work, where everyone has their voice heard and can fulfil their potential.

READ MORE >

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