At HRP, we are committed to continuously improving equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do—from the visitors we welcome, to the staff we employ, and the volunteers and partners we work with to deliver our services. Our ambition is to become a charity for everyone.
People make the difference in our charity, and it is the differences between people that we value and celebrate. We are committed to building an organisation where everyone feels welcomed, valued and included.
Our strategy challenges us to Reach Further, Mean More, and Act for the Future [insert a link to our strategy page]. Our People are at the heart of how we achieve our strategy and we have identified key activities in our operating plan to deliver on our EDI goals, such as:
Our new recruits will reflect the diversity of the UK.
We will achieve this by:
Developing partnerships for apprenticeships and volunteer programmes to break down barriers to working at HRP.
Improve our data collection for staff demographics and use this to inform our plans.
Using external audits to review and challenge our work.
A continuous review on inclusive recruitment and selection processes.
Our work is shaped by a much more diverse range of voices.
We will achieve this by:
Invest in, and listen to, young people through apprenticeships, our schools programme, and regular consultations with our Community Access Scheme
Enriching our research, exhibitions and displays by working with a broad range of academic and community partners
Creating space for and supporting diverse employee voices through our Inclusivity Network
Improving the diversity of our volunteer programme
Removing Barriers to access, including physical and cultural.
We will achieve this by:
Implementing physical access improvements that remove barriers in participation for disabled people and enhancing their confidence, making HRP more inclusive, responsive and welcoming across all sites and services.
Our Leadership training enabling our leaders to build inclusive and welcoming environments for all
A full programme of ED&I training for all staff that will build awareness and competencies around accessibility, equity and inclusion.