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Diversity Champions Cymru

Diversity Champions was launched by Stonewall in 2001. It is a forum in which employers can work with Stonewall to promote diversity in the workplace.

Diversity Champions brings together employers who are at the cutting edge of delivering diversity in business and public service and focuses on the new challenges and opportunities for employers addressing issues of diversity in the workplace.

Members in Wales work in a unique equalities context in the UK, one where the National Assembly of Wales is committed to promoting equality for ALL people.  Diversity Champions Cymru members have access to the full Diversity Champions programme and additional seminars providing advice on mainstreaming sexual-orientation issues in the provision of goods, facilities and services.

Diversity Champion's enjoy 10 key benefits:

1 Good practice seminars and events delivering key information on topical issues click here for 2005/6 seminar programme

2 Networking opportunities with government and policy makers, plus senior staff in other public and private sector organisations

3 Access to the latest thinking and knowledge

4 Advice on specific organisational initiatives with reduced cost bespoke training for your organisation

5 Dedicated programme manager and staff

6 Influence over policy development in the public and private sectors

7 Regular e-bulletins

8 Free entry in the annual Stonewall student recruitment guide, and a reduced cost to link the Stonewall Cymru recruitment web pages, www.stonewallcymu.org.uk

9 Research opportunities, to gain original data for your organisation

10 Sponsorship opportunities, for positive brand association

"I greatly value IBM's participation in the Diversity Champions Scheme. At IBM we employ the best people irrespective of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, age or disability. Working with Stonewall enables us to share and learn best practice from others and to ensure IBM is an inclusive and positive company in our dealings with employees and customers alike."

Larry Hirst, Country General Manager - IBM (UK) and Ireland

To download an information pack for Diversity Champions Cymru please click here.

To download an application form for Diversity Champions Cymru please click here.

To receive a printed version or discuss the programme, please contact Diversity Champions Cymru, Tel: 02920 237744. Email:  cymru@stonewallcymru.org.uk