Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality, developing equal opportunities and tackling discrimination in all we do.

What are equality and diversity?

Diversity is about the things that makes us individuals, like our race, sex, religion, ethnic background, age, ability and sexuality. Diversity is also about understanding and appreciating one another's differences and needs. Equality is about treating everyone with fairness and respect - our customers, colleagues, suppliers and anyone else we have contact with.

We expect all our staff, Board members, residents and their families and any organisations we work with to value equality and diversity and challenge any discrimination.

What is Ridgeway's commitment to equality and diversity? 

• We are committed to making sure that all individuals and groups are treated with respect and valued equally

• We believe that no-one should be disadvantaged by the way we provide our services

• We will make all our buildings accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities

• We will collect information about our staff and customers so that we can make sure our employees are representative of the local population and that our services are accessible to all sections of the population

• We will use information about particular needs to plan our services so that they are accessible to everyone

• We will make sure that our staff are trained on equal opportunities so they recognise the different needs of our customers, colleagues and partners

• We will look at our policies and procedures regularly to make sure they are in line with the law and good practice. You can read our policies on equality and diversity, disability equality and gender equality here

• We will take action against any employee, board member, tenant or organisation we work with that doesn't honour our commitment.