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The charity sector supports a diverse range of communities, people and causes. But this diversity is not reflected in its personnel, particularly at management level.
As a sector, we lack a real understanding of the value of a diverse team. And it’s clear that people find it difficult to talk openly about the issues that drive discrimination and exclusion.
We want to support a bold and collective commitment from charities and funders to improving equality and inclusion within the charity sector’s workforce.
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Featured resources and commentary on diversity and inclusion
Walking the Talk
Walking the Talk is our cross-sector partnership to help charities improve their diversity
Walking the talk on diversity
The moral and business case for greater diversity and inclusion in the charity sector is clear. Yet time and again, research into diversity amongst trustees and senior managers in the charity sector shows little progress. Our research briefing asks: what is holding the charity sector back from putting words into action?
Diversity in governance: The what, why and how
This paper outlines what it means to have a truly diverse board of trustees and what it brings to an organisation. It also explores how to manage and maintain a board that is diverse.
Why do we need diversity?
Most charities believe boards should be diverse. But, according to our State of the Sector research, many are unsure what specific benefits diversity brings and how to achieve it. At a recent event for charity trustees we explored the benefits and challenges a diverse board can bring.
Diversity in the voluntary sector: we’re only just getting started
Amina Memon, Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway University blogs to introduce work she has done in collaboration with NPC. She asks does the charity sector really care about diversity, and what is holding it back from acting if it does?
Stop quoting Latin in your board meetings
The voluntary sector's board diversity and inclusivity issue is well known. How do we tackle this? Grace Wyld shares insights from a recent NPC event on the topic.
So how diverse is your charity’s board?
In the private sector, the move towards greater board diversity has been building for years now. A compelling case has been made for how it can boost performance. Julia Oliver argues that we need to step up and follow suit.
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How to improve diversity and inclusion on trustee boards
Four charity leaders spoke about diversity and inclusion at a 2019 NPC and Clothworkers’ Company seminar. At this event, the speakers discussed their experiences of recruiting and supporting a diverse mix of trustees.
Big words, big numbers, and big ideas
Will Hanford, NPC’s communication manager, attended his first ever NPC Ignites this year and has written a blog on the highlights of his experience. He detects a strong theme of power, particularly the power wielded both consciously and unconsciously by funders, running through the day.
One week ’till NPC Ignites 2019!
It's just one week till NPC Ignites 2019! Our CEO Dan Corry runs through the exciting programme.
Walking the Talk
Walking the Talk is our cross-sector partnership to help charities improve their diversity
Attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent
Here NPC's Chief Operating Officer Sarah Broad discusses the steps we've taken to review and refresh our approach to recruitment with the dual aim of reducing the time and cost to recruit and improving our diversity equality and inclusion.
Walking the Talk: Putting workplace equality, diversity and inclusion into practice
A new cross sectoral partnership between NPC, brap, Community Links, Chwarae Teg, The Peel, Trustees Unlimited and Russam.
Doing ‘diversity’ right
The sector is waking up to it's lack of diversity but, through being adopted, has the term itself been devalued? Katy Murray, NPC Communications Manager, explores the issue.
Walking the talk on diversity
The moral and business case for greater diversity and inclusion in the charity sector is clear. Yet time and again, research into diversity amongst trustees and senior managers in the charity sector shows little progress. Our research briefing asks: what is holding the charity sector back from putting words into action?
Diversity in the voluntary sector: we’re only just getting started
Amina Memon, Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway University blogs to introduce work she has done in collaboration with NPC. She asks does the charity sector really care about diversity, and what is holding it back from acting if it does?
Diversity in governance: The what, why and how
This paper outlines what it means to have a truly diverse board of trustees and what it brings to an organisation. It also explores how to manage and maintain a board that is diverse.
International women’s day—two asks from the charity sector
To mark International Women's Day 2018, Clare Wilkins—our head of development—sets out two areas where NPC believes the charity sector needs to do more to support women in realising their rights and potential.
