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Gateway Housing operates in the three most diverse and deprived boroughs in London, Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They have a diverse and representative workforce that positively impacts the community they serve. At Gateway, diversity is not an initiative that they visit from time to time, it is part of their DNA. One of the… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Gateway Housing Association

Joan is a proud Nurse, NHS Change Day hubby and Care Maker coordinator for East Midlands. He is also a 6C! LIVE Champion, a Dignity Champion, a Dementia Friends and a certified Change Agent. Joan’s passion and dedication for providing excellent care is evident in the unsolicited praise from patients and staff alike. Within the… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Joan Pons Laplana

In 2011, Colin gave up his career at Durham University to develop a cutting edge app alongside his wife Beverley. Combining his previous experience in both education and IT, Colin co-founded Special iApps, an educational resource tailored specifically to disabled children. The idea for this groundbreaking app rose when Colin and Bev’s son William was… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Colin Dean

For nearly 30 years, Julie Charles has been deeply involved with developing BME community driven strategies, and in 1996 founded Equalities National Council. Over the past 18 years, her energies have been focused on developing recognized, sustainable, local and national BME disabled people and carer’s driven strategies, all of which has been at an unpaid… Continue reading Julie Charles

Situated in the North West of England, Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic priority for Lancashire Constabulary who employ approximately 5600 staff. The constabulary is one of the top performing police forces in the country and leads the field in the approach to policing communities. Lancon are wholly committed to developing a diverse and inclusive… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Lancashire Constabulary

Robert is Executive Director of Finance at Circle Housing Group, the UK’s 3rd largest provider of affordable housing. He has established himself as an LGBT role model across the sector and within Circle Housing, providing sponsorship to the Head of Diversity. However, Robert’s commitment to diversity goes far beyond his role at Circle Housing. Described… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Robert Kerse

The University of Sunderland recognises that learning does not just take place in the classroom or at training events; it comes from bringing people together to share and value experiences, cultures and behaviours. The University’s Single Equality Scheme which has been endorsed by the Board of Governors, is underpinned by a Single Equality Action Plan… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – The University of Sunderland

BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security company employing around 88,200 people worldwide. At BAE Systems, it is evident that diversity is important for business growth. They have shown transparent results that a workforce with employees drawn from different backgrounds encourages innovation, improves productivity and brings them closer to their customers. Their exemplary… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – BAE Systems

Jeanette has served as a prison officer in the prison service for 27 years, and has demonstrated an increasing passion for fairness, respect and equality throughout her role. She became an Equality Officer in 2008, and with the difficult task of undertaking a diverse prison and workforce, worked tirelessly to embed inclusion into the organisation… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Jeanette Gagg

Michael has had a remarkable life – his story is one of consistently overcoming incredible odds. At 18yrs, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, a deteriorative muscle wasting disease that remains the single biggest genetic killer of children in our world. Nearly 30 years on, Michael is in demand around the world as a sought… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Michael McGrath