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Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities have been key principles for us over the past 40 years.
SBHG is diverse, incorporating traditional housing provision, support services for vulnerable people, repairs and property maintenance as well as providing our Well-Being service, aids and adaptations and furniture recycling through the work of Staying Put Services.
We believe that providing affordable homes of quality is the very foundation of our society. Similarly, we realise that housing enables our residents to access social institutions such as education and health and allows them better access to the labour market. Our objective is to be more than a social landlord. We provide diverse services that add value to new and existing communities by creating cohesion and a prosperous socio-economic environment.
We acknowledge that the communities we serve are not just racially diverse. Religious values, cultural needs and the requirements of the elderly and vulnerable have always been key considerations for SBHG. We give equal prominence to those who are disabled or have different sexual orientations. We want to ensure all have equal access to our employment opportunities and economic opportunities, such as the chance to tender for our contracts. SBHG is proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion. Click here to read the 2009/2010 Starting Out guide.
In April 2009 we received a long service award from the London Equal Opportunities Federation (LEOF). We have worked with LEOF for more than ten years. LEOF ensures that housing associations, local government and public body organisations promote the use of contractors and consultants from minority backgrounds.
Our approach, which permeates all aspects of our work, means that no community is marginalised. We view all strands of diversity, not just race and gender, in the mainstream, so that our performance can continually improve. We have systems in place which are capable of collating information about how well we are performing regarding diversity. This information is termed ‘diversity information’ and helps us to develop new and innovative practices to help you. You can access our most recent Equalities & Diversity Review under our corporate policies. This highlights our equalities and diversity work over the past 12 months.
Our commitment is enshrined in our core value of
We Respect Others
We will show respect, openness and fairness in our work. We respect and celebrate difference and diversity. We treat people as individuals and value their contributions. Our services will reflect this difference and strive to meet the variety of needs that face us. |