Equality Works has been working in partnership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) for six years. This has involved working with elected Council members, senior managers and middle managers on a wide range of interventions to support the strategic objectives of this complex organisation.
Our work has included designing and delivering a leadership programme and awaydays for the Senior Management Team, delivering a management development programme for middle managers, working with elected Council members and delivering coaching and training on:
We were delighted to have the opportunity to work with The Royal Parks as this built on similar work we had done previously with Transport for London, on Cycling on Greenways, and with City of London Corporation, on pathways on Hampstead Heath.
In Spring 2008 the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) commissioned Equality Works to produce an equality and diversity case study. In order to provide accessible services and create inclusive environments, PAS recognised that planners need to understand the needs and aspirations of diverse communities in their local area. The commissioned good practice case study was, therefore, required to focus on how planners can routinely and systematically consider the impact of the plans they make on local communities.
Equality Works was commissioned to carry out research and consultation to inform the production of forthcoming guidance for solicitors on equality and diversity.
By conducting a literature research and consulting within the Society and involving its partners/practitioners/customers/equality groups we were able to identify key equality issues. Furthermore, we supplemented existing statistical data by adding a qualitative and up to date element regarding equality issues.
The Law Society of Scotland promotes the interests of the solicitors' profession in Scotland and the interests of the public in relation to the profession. All practising solicitors in Scotland must be members of the Society and must hold a current Practising Certificate which is issued by the Society.
Equality Works was initially commissioned to provide a one-day pilot programme entitled, ‘Our National Park – A place for everyone to enjoy’. The aim of the training was to assist volunteers in dealing with the equality issues involved in welcoming visitors from a diverse range of backgrounds to the national park.
Over the past two years Equality Works has built a strong relationship with the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and delivered three core training programmes across their organisation. These courses are: equalities and diversity for staff, equalities and diversity for managers and Equality Impact Assessment training.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) commissioned Equality Works to work with them on the development of their Equality Scheme. They wanted a Scheme that would not only demonstrate best practice but also support their aim of providing clear leadership on equality and inclusion and using their influencing role to promote these issues within the profession.
During the first phase of development we focused on CABE as an employer and our team carried out the following activities:
Equality Works was commissioned by the BBC in March 2007 to undertake a consultation to inform the development of their Gender Equality Scheme.
The BBC had designed an online consultation questionnaire and arranged four focus groups to be held across the UK. Equality Works designed and facilitated the focus groups; analysed the responses to the online questionnaire; and produced a report summarising the findings of both strands of the consultation.