Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation is an independent charity that gives grants and funding to the voluntary sector and charities across Wiltshire and Swindon.
At Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation, people are at the heart of everything we do and we recognise and understand that everyone has a unique contribution to make in helping our communities become stronger and more vibrant places for all. Therefore, we're passionate about creating and maintaining an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, and reflects the diversity of our communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. This includes our board of trustees, staff team, volunteers, donors and grant recipients.
Equity, diversity and inclusion is a key thread that runs through all areas of our organisation, and we are committed to developing and championing it through both our own work and that of our stakeholders. We want to contribute to a community where diversity thrives, and every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique perspective.
This approach is fundamental to achieving our vision and mission. That's why we ensure that every person who comes into contact with our organisation is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Our organisation benchmarking work is a key principle that underpins our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and you can find out more about it below. You can also read our Equity Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.
EDI Benchmarking
As part of our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we have decided to monitor and share characteristics that describe the composition of our trustees and staff. We began this work in May 2023 by undertaking a survey of our team and have committed to repeating this annually.
While we want our trustees and staff to reflect the county we live in and the communities we support, we don't aim to match benchmarks number for number. Instead, we use benchmarks as a guide to identify areas and practices that need attention to ensure inclusivity.
Benchmarking