Skills in our
community
Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’ve already set up several initiatives to create a fairer society with good work for all:
- Greater London Authority Design Lab’s Workforce Integration Network Design Lab, removing barriers to recruitment for young black men
- 10,000 Black Interns campaign, offering work experience to young Black people
- 5% Club, aiming to have 5% of our workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions
- Ban the Box campaign, improving career opportunities for people with convictions
- Care Leavers’ Covenant, promising to provide support for carers aged 16-25
- Workwhile partnership to create high-quality apprenticeships.
Our commitments to our communities
10,000 Black Interns
As part of this campaign, businesses offer paid work experience to young Black people to help improve their prospects.
Ambitious about Autism (ACE)
We’ve signed up to this promise to create opportunities to remove barriers and create opportunities for people with autism.
Armed Forces Covenant
We’ve signed up to this promise to commit our support to the Armed Forces Community including those who have served in the military and their families.
Ban the Box
This is a campaign to increase opportunities for people with convictions to compete for jobs. It is part of creating fair access to employment and to encourage 'fair chance recruitment'.
Care Leavers Covenant
We’ve signed up to this promise to provide support for care leavers aged 16-25.
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re ensuring our workplace and recruitment practices are inclusive. The Disability Confident Scheme helps employers make the most of the talents that people with disabilities can bring to the workplace.
Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC)
We’ve signed up to this promise to support women affected by abuse, ensuring the right support is in place at work and for access to opportunities.
5% Club
Employers campaigning for greater skills training, through ‘earn and learn’ job opportunities. Members aim to achieve 5% of their workforce in 'earn and learn' positions within five years of joining the club.
Our accreditations
