Our Partnerships
Our partnerships are an important part of our overall Equity, Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
Each of the organisations we work with support true progress towards improved Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. They partner with many other leading employers and are each leaders in their field.
Armed forces covenant
We understand the transition into ‘civvy street’ and a career outside the military may feel challenging. That’s why we’re proud to support the Armed Forces Community.
Visit our military recruitment page
Business Disability Forum
We have partnered with Business Disability Forum since April 2020. Business Disability Forum are a non-profit organisation that enables businesses to become more disability-conscious. Since partnering with Business Disability Forum they have reviewed our policies to ensure that we are using inclusive language and to ensure we are an equal opportunities employer.
Visit the Business Disability Forum website
Diversity in Retail
We joined Diversity in Retail in 2023 and have so far given colleagues the opportunity to attend conferences and webinars. Diversity in Retail aims to further improve inclusion across the retail sector.
Visit the Diversity in Retail website
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
In 2023, we partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. The scheme gives people access to sunflower products, for example a badge or lanyard, so that they can discreetly indicate if they have an unseen disability and may need help, additional assistance, or simply more time. All of our colleagues have access to sunflower products and our customer-facing colleagues have been trained on how to support customers wearing a sunflower product.
Visit the be Hidden Disabilities website
Making the Leap
We’ve been partnered with Making the Leap - a social mobility organisation since 2019. Making the Leap aims to increase opportunities for young people by helping them enter the workplace and learn skills. Through this partnership, we have conducted CV clinics with students and given talks on interview skills.
Visit the Making the Leap website
Stonewall
We’ve been partnered with Stonewall since June 2020. Stonewall are a charity that enables businesses to become more LGBTQ+ inclusive. Since becoming a Stonewall partner we have reviewed our policies to ensure we are using gender-neutral and inclusive language at all times.
Visit the Stonewall website