Changes to current legislation will be in force from October. It’s important we all understand what the changes are and put in place any required amendments to policies and working practices. Do you, your staff, and volunteers understand what the changes will really mean?

Changes which are important to note are:

• There will now be nine Equality Strands in total along with a public duty on socio-economics.
• Discrimination also has new additions which are association, perception and arising from disability.
• Who has responsibility for the above has also been clearly defined down to charity shops, clubs and internet-based services.

This means that it is even more important for third sector organisations to be more inclusive and to recognise that difference should not be excluded.

SUSTAiN will be offering support and guidance throughout the coming months but in the meantime, if you want more details about the legislation or specific support with changing your Equality practices please contact Gulbag Singh on 0121 711 3148 or email gulbags@solihull-sustain.org.uk.