We’re delighted to announce that Catch22 has been accredited bronze on the Inclusive Employers Standard. The accreditation is a robust evidence-based inclusion accreditation run by Inclusive Employers.
Christina Duru, Chief People Officer, Catch22 said:
“Achieving the bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers is a meaningful milestone in our inclusion journey, and one we’re incredibly proud of. It reflects the dedication of our teams across the organisation who are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong. The assessment process gave us valuable insight into what we’re doing well, particularly around our innovative knowledge sharing, our recruitment and our diversity data collection, and where we can continue to grow. Inclusion isn’t a tick box exercise for us; it’s part of how we work, how we lead, and how we shape a better future for our people and the communities we serve.”
To gain this accreditation we were required to provide a detailed overview of our inclusion activities in line with the six pillars of inclusion framework. This submission was then assessed against evidence-based criteria. Our action-focused feedback identified some key areas that we can further develop to enhance our culture of belonging and inclusion further. We are especially delighted with the positive comments we received about our approach to:
- Our key policies being well developed, easy to access, and introduced during induction, with helpful links to additional resources.
- The Catch a Break group that are making a real impact in driving inclusion with some fantastic examples of innovative work.
- Our strong systems in place to record diversity data and ensure compliance with the Equality Act.
We are very proud of this achievement, which has energised us to continue our inclusion development and enhance the positive impact of inclusion both within our organisation and the wider industry.
Emily Pattinson, Senior Inclusive Employers Standard Programme Lead, Inclusive Employers, said:
“We’re incredibly proud that Catch22 has shown a clear commitment to building an inclusive culture and has achieved a bronze accreditation. In what can feel like an overwhelming time for inclusion and diversity work, organisations like Catch22 are part of driving meaningful change. By seeking to understand their inclusion development Catch22 demonstrates to others in their sector that they are prioritising their people and creating a culture of impactful inclusion.”
More information about the Inclusive Employers Standard and how to get involved is available at the Inclusive Employers website.
