14 April, 2005
EQUALITY

DERBY HOMES SIGNS EQUALITY & DIVERSITY CHARTER

Derby Homes has demonstrated its commitment to equality of opportunity for its tenants and employees by signing an Equality and Diversity Charter. 

The charter sets out Derby Homes’ commitment to fighting discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity. The charter recognises that Derby Homes must have a workforce that is as diverse as the communities  to which it provides housing services.

Dennis Rees, chair of Derby Homes, Phil Davies, the chief executive and Nita Murphy, representing the interests of tenants and chair of the Derby Association  of Community Partners, all signed the charter.

On signing it, Dennis Rees said: “Derby Homes believes in equality and fairness for all its tenants and is against discrimination against any group or individual. Council housing is here to help every part of the community, and Derby Homes wants to provide services that are fair to all.”

Our housing equalities adviser for Derby Homes added: “Now that Derby Homes has made its position clear and unequivocal, employees and tenants need to help in ensuring the organisation sticks to its publicly stated stance on equality and diversity.”  

Copies of the charter will be displayed in all local housing offices across Derby, as well as at Derby Homes’ central office in Cardinal Square.

Derby Homes has recently put in place several new policies promoting equality  and diversity.