Livability Diversity Strategic Plan 2012-15 Introduction The Livability Diversity Strategic Plan 2012-2015 sets out our activities on equality and diversity to ensure that we meet our legal obligations, fulfill our ethos, vision and values and support our strategic objectives. It should be read in conjunction with Livability’s Equality and Diversity Policy. Our Christian ethos is one of inclusivity based on our belief that God created all people in His image. Our vision is of a transformed society where disabled and disadvantaged people can live life to the full. At the core of our vision and values is creating services and a positive working culture and working practices that recognise, respect, value and harness differences for the benefit of our service users, students, staff, suppliers, partner agencies and all people who come into contact with us. The Diversity Strategic Plan supports the Charity's Strategic Objectives of continuously improving the client experience and transforming lives, increasing efficiency and effectiveness, raising the profile of the Charity and ensuring financial sustainability.
2012-15 Diversity Objectives Our strategic objectives for 2012-15 are: 1. To ensure that equality and diversity is embedded across the organisation in governance, policies and decisionmaking and practices. 2. To ensure that we partner with our service users and clients to provide accessible services, tailored to the individual client needs. 3. To ensure that we have an inclusive, diverse and engaged workforce. The goals, tactics and milestones which sit underneath the strategic objectives will be reviewed and updated annually.
Our 2011 Progress on Equality and Diversity In 2011 we have:  
Held a series of workshops with senior managers to review our approach to equality and diversity. Established an equality and diversity steering group which meets regularly to review progress
Author: A Kippax/approved version September 2012
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