Equity, diversity & inclusion
I’m committed to continue to build a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
Clare Miller, Group Chief Executive
We are a diverse and inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity and represents the residents and communities with whom we work.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is part of our DNA. Closing our gender and ethnicity pay gaps, supporting people to be their best selves, and offering sustainable careers are just some of the things which are making us an employer of choice.
Our inclusive approach extends beyond our team of more than 4,000 colleagues. We involve our residents in our work to shape the services we provide to them, and take a customer-centric approach.
At Clarion, diversity is more than a policy; it is embedded in our DNA and extends beyond our team to include the residents and partners we engage with.
Over 20% of our staff come from ethnic minority backgrounds and women represent 55% of our workforce, mirroring the vibrant diversity of the people and communities we work with.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan is putting words into practice in promoting ED&I, having a sustainable and diverse supply chain, and working in partnership with local people.
As we continue to highlight how our diversity remains a key strength, our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group plays a vital role in driving our progress against agreed targets and continuously reviews new initiatives to ensure we meet our goals.
People are our greatest asset in providing homes to those who need it most. We offer an inclusive working culture where employees are free to be their self, are valued and rewarded, and benefit from professional development.
We invest in our staff to give them a career with purpose, offer training support and generous benefits to ensure our employees can flourish and build sustainable careers at the UK’s largest housing association.
Diverse workplace
%
of our colleagues are from ethnic minorities
ethnicity pay gap
Stats for 2023-24
%
of our staff are from ethnic minority backgrounds
%
of our workforce are female
Celebrating differences
Clarion Housing Group promotes Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We train our managers in unconscious bias as part of our commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all. This is on top of the training we provide to our people on diversity and inclusion.
We’ve several staff networks that provide support for colleagues. These include networks for:
- colleagues from ethnic minorities
- those with disabilities or long-term health conditions
- LGBTQIA+ colleagues
- people facing gender-related issues.
More than one in five of our staff are from ethnic minorities, reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. Women make up 55% of our workforce, and our Group Executive Team has equal numbers of men and women.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group monitors our progress against agreed targets. It also reviews new initiatives.
Committed partners
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are part of our DNA and extend beyond our people and the residents we look after.
Having a commitment to equality and diversity is a key factor when we are choosing companies to work with.
And we work with our suppliers and contractors to promote diversity and inclusion.
Resident representation
Our diversity is a strength. It means we’re representative of our residents as well as the country we live in.
Mutual respect for all individuals underpins our culture, and we don’t tolerate discrimination in any form.
We celebrate our differences through our involvement in various initiatives such as Diversity Week and Black History Month as well as webinars with external speakers.
We belong to various bodies and employer schemes promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion:
- Business Disability Forum
- Disability Confident
- Housing Diversity Network
- Inclusive Employer
- LGBTQ+ Jobs
- Mindful Employer
- Race for Opportunity
- Stonewall Diversity Champion
- Unify
- Women in Construction
- Women in Social Housing