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Delegate Pack
Thursday 18 March 2021
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Contents
A message of thanks 03
A message from our CEO 04
Agenda 05
Keynote speaker 06
Speaker biographies 07
A message of support 09
Support services 11
New members 17
Member updates 23
EIDA Beacon programme 35
EIDA Beacon updates 36
EIDA Ambassadors 40
EIDA Workplace Champions 41
Update from Elizabeth Filkin, EIDA Chair 42
Home office, news & campaigns 44
Coming soon 45
Future dates 45
Member resources 45
Support our reach 45
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 2
A message of thanks
Event Sponsorship
We would like to thank Thames Water for their generous sponsorship of our March 2021
Quarterly Network Meeting. We are very grateful for their support.
Sarah Bentley, CEO Thames Water
"I firmly believe that no-one should be living in circumstances where they are being
abused or witnessing abuse. It’s a topic that is very close to my heart, after supporting
close family members who were experiencing abuse from their stepfather, and I want to
make sure we’re doing everything we can to support anyone suffering in this way. That’s
why I’m particularly honoured that we’re hosting this important EIDA event, which brings
together companies from across the country who are committed to tackling domestic
abuse and ensuring victims of abuse can access the help and support they need.
"Through the media, we’re seeing there’s been a rise in domestic violence, particularly
during the pandemic, where people may have less opportunity to reach out for support
while they’re following ‘stay at home’ advice. We’ve also embedded the Safe Spaces app
on our website, so that anyone experiencing domestic violence could discreetly reach out
for help at the touch of a button."
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 3A message from our CEO
Lorraine O’Brien, CEO, EIDA
Welcome to todays Quarterly Network Meeting, we are so pleased that so many of you have been able to join
us for what we hope you will find is an informative session.
We have a wonderful selection of speakers all of whom have unique insight they can share on today’s subject
of An Inclusive Response to Domestic Abuse: The role the employer. I’d like to thank all or our speakers for
their contribution and to pay a special thank you to Jess Phillips MP. She has been a huge advocate of ours
and continues to support our work and encourage businesses to engage with us.
Our membership growth continues at pace and you will see from todays Delegate Pack that we have a large
growth in membership amongst parliamentarians. This has, in large part, been driven by Jess Phillips and
Theresa May within their respective parties. Additionally, we continue to grow our EIDA Beacon Programme
that we announced at our last Quarterly meeting.
We are working tirelessly in the background to help drive positive change and deliver tangible benefits to our
members. There are some exciting new initiatives that we will be sharing with you, and we hope that many of
you will take up the opportunity to maximise how these can deliver positive outcomes across your business.
Thank you once again for your membership of EIDA and for finding the time to attend today’s event. We hope
you find the meeting informative and enjoyable. If you have questions after the session, please get in-touch
with one of the team.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 4Agenda
An Inclusive Response to Domestic Abuse: The Role of the Employer
Welcome
• Elizabeth Filkin CBE, Chair, Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse
Keynote Presentation
• Jess Phillips MP, Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding
EIDA Update
• Lorraine O’Brien, CEO, Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse
Presentations
• Nina Wadia OBE
• Mark Brooks OBE, Chair, ManKind Initiative
• Waheeda Islam, Ops Co-Ordinator & Senior Phsychotherapist, Nour
• Leni Morris, CEO, Galop
• Pragna Patel, Founding Member & Director, Southall Black Sisters
Questions & Answers
Message from Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei)
• Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, Global & UK Relationship and Membership Development Manager
Close from Elizabeth Filkin
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 5Keynote speaker Jess Phillips MP Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Jess Phillips is a Labour Party politician who became the MP for the constituency of Birmingham Yardley at the 2015 general election. Jess has committed her life to improving the lives of others, especially the most vulnerable. Before becoming an MP, Jess worked for Women’s Aid in the West Midlands developing services for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking and exploitation. She became a councillor in 2012, in this role she worked tirelessly to support residents, with her work being recognised when she became Birmingham's first ever Victims Champion. Since becoming an MP, Jess has continued her fight to support those who need it the most and has earned a reputation for plain speaking since being elected, unfazed by threats and calling out sexist attitudes as she promotes women’s rights. Jess has written two bestselling books ‘Everywoman One Woman’s Truth About Speaking The Truth’ and ‘Truth to Power: 7 Ways to Call Time on BS’. Both books reflect her commitment to speaking up and having the courage to have your voice heard and make a difference. Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 6
Speaker biographies
Nina Wadia Mark Waheeda
OBE Brooks OBE Islam
Chair, ManKind Ops Co-Ordinator
Initiative & Senior
Phsychotherapist,
Nour
Nina Wadia won awards and acclaim starring in the UK Mark Brooks has been trustee chair of the ManKind Waheeda is a Senior Psychotherapist at Nour and
drama, Eastenders the breakout BBC hit show Goodness Initiative for over ten years. As well as co-creating a one manages their counselling service.
Gracious Me and Open All Hours. day training course on male victims, the male domestic
For 10 years Nour has been championing the voices of
abuse practitioners’ network and a national directory of
Nina, is probably best known for playing Zainab in survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and
services, he sits on a number of national stakeholder childhood abuse.
Eastenders, a character who experienced sustained abuse bodies and regularly appears in the media. He is a
at the hands of her partner. Nina is a long time active qualified domestic abuse services manager and was Nour has a network of specialist staff ranging from
campaigner against violence, trafficking and abuse and awarded an OBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honours list. psychotherapists, counsellors, community development
was recognised for her services to entertainment and He is a communications expert by profession and has experts and consultants who can deliver strategic advice
charity in the 2020 New Year honours. spent the majority of his career in politics, financial and guidance, training and mental health support..
services and education. He is also the national lead for Additionally, Waheeda is a Senior Psychotherapist with
She’s currently shooting Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series for
International Men’s Day UK and a co-founder of the Men Women’s Health & Family Services and works with
Netflix and is working with Stephen Merchant on his new
and Boys Coalition charity, an inclusive network of 100 survivors of FGM. Waheeda has her own private
comedy/drama The Offenders.
charities, academics and professionals concerned about practice and specialises in trauma and working with
the wellbeing of men and boys. He has also stood for survivors of abuse.
Parliament and been a local councillor.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 7Speaker biographies
Leni Morris Pragna Adrian
CEO, Galop Patel Hyyrylainen-
Southall Black Trett
Sisters
Employers’ Network
for Equality &
Inclusion
Leni Morris (she/her) is the CEO of Galop, the UK’s Sam was in an abusive relationship for 3 years, but didn't Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett has over twelve years of
LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Galop provides direct support to realise she had been a victim until she found the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion experience, both public,
8000 people per year, specialising in domestic abuse, strength and courage to leave. private, and political arenas. In August 2017, Adrian
sexual violence and hate crime, as well as honour-based joined enei (Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion)
abuse, so-called conversion therapy, and other forms of She left in November 2006 and since May 2009 researching, developing and implementing the key global
abuse against LGBT+ people. Galop runs the National she has dedicated her time and experience to creating resources.
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline and provides advocacy her own support group to support others. Her voluntary
and support longer term for LGBT+ victims of domestic work has lead her to use social media and the media as Since August 2016, Adrian has also worked voluntarily in
abuse, as well as conducting research and advising policy- a platform to not only raise awareness but to also give the House of Lords as the Equalities Research Advisor
makers on the needs of LGBT+ victims of abuse. hope and inspiration to others. to the Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson
Baroness Hussein-Ece, which has broadened his
knowledge and understanding of different strands of
equality; race (ethnic minorities), gender and disability
issues, in addition to his continued activism on behalf of
the LGBT+ community.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 8Message of support from Inclusive Employers
Steven Copsey, Inclusion goes hand in hand with Diversity, and when thinking about domestic abuse, we need to think about the
Senior Inclusion & different demographics that may also be affected and how those may be different.
Diversity Consultant
A lot of us know that almost 1 in 3 women and just over 1 in 10 men will be affected by domestic abuse in their
lifetimes. But what else is hidden under the surface
• Almost 25% of LGBT+ people experience domestic abuse.
• About 50% of gay men have been in abusive relationships.
• Bi women are twice as likely to have experienced an abusive relationship than straight women.
• 80% of trans people have experienced abuse in their lifetimes.
This is just one lens to look at domestic abuse through. There are many more:
• Disability
• Race & Ethnicity
• Religion
People who belong to different parts of these groups all experience abuse in very different ways and to vary
degrees. So, let’s start looking under the surface and work together to get to the roots of these problems for
different communities.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 9Message of support from Inclusive Employers
Steven Copsey, Inclusive Employers are one of EIDA’s founding members and have been making inclusion an everyday reality
Senior Inclusion & for organisations across the globe since 2011. We are the first and leading membership organisation for
Diversity Consultant employers who want to build inclusive workplaces: places where all employees are valued and contribute
towards the success of the organisation. Together with our members, we are driving the inclusion momentum.
What do we do?
We support employers like you to create inclusive workplaces that are representative of your communities,
where all colleagues feel valued and can contribute their skills and ideas fully so that the organisation can
prosper.
Why are we here?
To be the driving force and leading experts on inclusion and diversity in the workforce.
To be the go-to partner for employers wanting to use inclusion to drive commercial or organisational success.
What do we dream of?
That every workplace is an Inclusive Employer: every colleague values differences and can contribute their skills
and ideas fully to their organisation.
We offer membership, consultancy, L&D products, the Inclusive Employers Standard (our benchmarking and
strategy setting tool) and inclusion focused accredited leadership and management qualifications.
No matter what stage you feel you’re at, we’ll have something for you. Please get in touch via
info@inclusiveemployers.co.uk and start your journey with us today
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 10Support Services Mankind – Helping Men escape domestic abuse Mankind’s confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers. Mankind provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults. Their helpline is a listening service which provides emotional support, practical information and signposting. We receive calls from male victims of domestic abuse across all age ranges and professions: • From dustmen and doctors, to, bankers and builders • From men in their 20s to men in their 80s • From men in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Their helpline also welcomes calls from friends, family members, neighbours, colleagues and employers of male victims seeking information. 01823 334244 Find out more at - mankind.org.uk Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 11
Support Services Galop – supporting all LGBT+ people who’ve experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence Galop support LGBT+ who have experienced violence or abuse. Referrals to access their services can be made by emailing referrals@galop.org.uk or completing our online referral form. The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is continuing to operate as normal. We’re open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Wednesday-Thursday 10am-8pm to give advice and support for people who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as professionals. It can be reached by calling 0800 999 5428 or emailing help@galop.org.uk If you have any general enquiries please email: info@galop.org.uk Find out more at – galop.org.uk Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 12
Support Services Nour DV – Nour is a charity which aims to tackle the silent, yet prevalent social issue of domestic violence (DV) in the Muslim community by using Islamic literature from both the Qur’an and the Prophetic teachings as a platform to refute and condemn DV. Our objectives as a charity are to open the lines of communication and facilitate the access between individuals and our team of Islamic, legal and professional advisors, so that they may receive counselling and advice which is sensitive to their faith. We also allocate clients with a caseworker to assist in their situation. We endeavour to eliminate the complacent attitude towards DV in Muslim communities by educating, creating awareness and campaigning against DV via seminars, community talks and workshops. Our final phase is to provide an aftercare package for the DV survivors and their children to include social and psychological support. Our philanthropic motivation and ambition for the outreach to victims of DV is rooted within the teachings of Islam, but Nour will be accessible for all and there will be no racial, religious or gender discrimination of DV victims. We hope that the culmination of the services that Nour provides will be a source of strength, support and solace for the survivors of DV. Find out more at - https://www.nour-dv.org.uk/contact/ Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 13
Support Services Blackhall South Sisters Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit, secular and inclusive organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African- Caribbean) women. Our aims are to highlight and challenge all forms gender-related violence against women, empower them to gain more control over their lives; live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom. Southall Black Sisters provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to women and children experiencing domestic and other forms of gender-related violence. Our holistic services are aimed at helping all women escape violence and abuse and to this end we address a range of inter related problems. We can advise you in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu and arrange interpretation in Somali and other languages. We mainly support women from West London although we will take enquiries from across the UK and if necessary refer to relevant local agencies. Find out more at - southallblacksisters.org.uk/services/ Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 14
Support Services Stay Safe East were unfortunately not available to join the discussion today, however we felt it was important to showcase their work. Stay Safe East - Tackling hate crime and domestic and sexual abuse against Deaf and disabled people Stay Safe East is a unique user-led organisation run by disabled people, providing specialist and holistic advocacy and support services to disabled people from diverse communities in London who are victims/survivors of domestic or sexual violence, hate crime, harassment and other forms of abuse. Founded in 2010 as a local East London service, in 2018 we extended our services across London, as partners in the London Victims and Witnesses Service (LVWS) led by Victim Support, and in Ascent Plus led by Solace. We are also part of the CATCH partnership, a London-wide alliance of the key organisations working on hate crime. Telephone: 0208 519 7241 (please do not leave answerphone messages on this number as they are unlikely to be picked up) Mobile / SMS Text: 07587 134 122 Email: enquiries@staysafe-east.org.uk If you are Deaf or without speech, you can contact 999 by SMS text. To register, text ‘Register’ to 999. When you get a reply, follow the instructions. Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 15
Support Services The Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) The Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) is the leading employer network promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace on a Global scale. Our role is to influence government, business and trade unions, campaigning for real practical change. Our vision is for organisations and people to prosper by valuing difference in the workplace. Our mission is to be the Leading employers' equality and inclusion network by working in partnership with our members to set the recognised standard for best practice. We will do this by: • Providing quality advice, benchmarking, training, events and services • Supporting employers to develop pragmatic and innovative solutions • Offering access to legal advice throughout the employment cycle • Delivering research led training and consultancy services • Publishing cutting-edge research and running engaging campaigns • Facilitating thought leadership to engage, lobby and influence key opinion formers Find out more at - https://www.enei.org.uk/ Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 16
New members (26 November 2020 – 11 March 2021)
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new members who have joined the
Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (prior to 11 March 2021)
• Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers • Brolly Marketing • Edinburgh County Council
Limited
• Cambridgeshire County Council • Everis
• Acorn Independence
• Careen Joseph – Safeguarding Adults • Everyman Project
• Addleshaw Goddard and Children – this is an individual
• Financial Reporting Council
• Aggregate Industries • College of Policing
• Franklins Solicitors
• Arbed am byth • Coventry Haven Women’s Aid
• Galop
• Argent LLP • CWES – this is an individual in Australia
• Global Creative Fire
• Ashgate Hospice • DCMS
• Grant Thornton
• AXA Group Ops • Denbighshire County Council
• Hawkrose
• BLM Law • Derbyshire Constabulary
• HDI Global SE
• Bradley Employment • Diocese of Truro
• Help Me Angela
• Bristol Womens Voice • Document Solutions Northern Limited
• HR Department
• Broken Rites • Domestic Abuse Alliance
• Intersol Global
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 17New members cont.
• Intersol Global (Cheadle) • Office of Antony Higginbottom MP • Office of Craig Whittaker MP
• Kanga Health Limited • Office of Bambos Charalambous MP • Office of Dame Carol Black (Founder,
personal office)
• Latham & Watkins • Office of Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
(Founder, personal office) • Office of Darren Henry MP
• Libra School
• Office of Ben Everitt MP • Office of Darren Jones MP
• London Stadium
• Office of Ben Lake MP • Office of David Johnston MP
• Louise Coyne Partners
• Office of Bob Seely MP • Office of David Simmonds MP
• National Trust
• Office of Caroline Ansell MP • Office of Dean Russell MP
• Naval Families Foundation
• Office of Caroline Dinenage MP • Office of Dr John Howell MP
• Office of Alun Cairns MP
• Office of Caroline Nokes MP • Office of Duncan Baker MP
• Office of Amanda Solloway MP
• Office of Colum Eastwood MP • Office of Ellie Reeves MP
• Office of Andrew Selous MP
• Office of Conor McGinn MP • Office of Gavin Williamson MP
• Office of Angela Richardson MP
• Office of Craig Tracey MP • Office of Greg Clark MP
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 18New members cont.
• Office of Guy Opperman MP • Office of Katherine Fletcher MP • Office of Nadia Whittome MP
• Office of Harriett Baldwin MP • Office of Lillian Greenwood MP • Office of Nick Thomas-Symonds
• Office of Helen Whately MP • Office of Liz Twist MP • Office of Nickie Aiken MP
• Office of Henry Smith MP • Office of Lord Frank Field (Founder, • Office of Penny Mordaunt MP
personal office)
• Office of Imran Ahmed Khan MP • Office of Peter Aldous MP
• Office of Lord Michael Hastings
• Office of Jack Dromey MP • Office of Philip Davies MP
(Founder, personal office)
• Office of Jeff Smith MP • Office of Rachel Hopkins
• Office of Marco Longhi MP
• Office of Julia Lopez MP • Office of Rachel Maclean MP
• Office of Margaret Hodge MP
• Office of Julie Marson MP • Office of Rebecca Harris MP
• Office of Maria Caulfield MP
• Office of Justin Tomlinson MP • Office of Rebecca Wheeler MP
• Office of Maria Miller MP
• Office of Karen Bradley MP • Office of Rob Roberts MP
• Office of Mark Eastwood MP
• Office of Kate Griffiths MP • Office of Robert Halfon MP
• Office of Mark Garnier MP
• Office of Rosie Cooper MP
• Office of Matt Warman MP
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 19New members cont.
• Office of Royston Smith MP • Office of Victoria Prentis MP • Sea Containers Hotel
• Office of Ruth Edwards MP • Office of Will Quince MP • Service Machinery and Trucks Limited
• Office of Sally-Ann Hart MP • Ormiston Families • She Beasts – no website, only just
started up
• Office of Selaine Saxby MP • Oxford NHS Trust
• Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship
• Office of Sheryll Murray MP • P2M Asset Management Limited
• SMS Law
• Office of Sir Roger Gale MP • People First Support Services
• Southall Black Sisters
• Office of Stephen McPartland MP • Perranporth Preschool
• St John’s Ambulance
• Office of Steve Baker MP • Peterborough County Council
• Studio Retail
• Office of Stuart Anderson MP • Ralph Lauren
• The Care Company
• Office of Stuart Andrew MP • Reach South Academy Trust – Can’t do
this one • The Open University
• Office of the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
• Retail Trust • Together Housing
• Office of Tim Loughton MP
• SCS Railways • TRAC Psychological Limited
• Office of Tracy Brabin MP
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 20New members cont. • Trivirtual • Unity Bars and Clubs • University of Reading • Wakefield BID • Watford Chamber of Commerce • Watford Palace Theatre • West Herts Hospital • Woburn Partners • Women in Transport • Women’s Aid Ireland • Yes Energy Solutions Limited Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 21
Message of support retailTRUST believes that the health of all our colleagues is a foundation of the ongoing success of British retail. Since 1832 and now for almost two centuries we have been at the heart of how the retail industry cares for, protects and improves the lives of its most valuable asset – its people. Our vision is to build a coalition of businesses and leaders that recognise the responsibility the industry has to look after the people that contribute to its financial success, and build a healthy, happy, diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects retail’s position as the premier industry in the UK economy. Today, thanks to the support the industry gives us, we help retailers care for the most vulnerable in our sector via access to career-changing learning and development; financial, emotional and physical wellbeing services and supported-living estates. Find out more about our work at retailtrust.org.uk Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 22
Member updates
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Avon and We are in the initial stages of understanding the issues and scale of the problem within our organisation and
Somerset working towards identifying an action plan to improve our provision to staff.
Constabulary
Our Domestic Abuse Policy is being developed and we are working on an 'education roll-out' for all
AXA Insurance employees to raise awareness of domestic abuse, the various forms that exist and what support is available.
At Balfour Beatty we now have 15 Domestic Abuse Allies fully trained by Hestia to support colleagues,
in addition to our DA Working Group that focuses on central action and regular communications and
Balfour Beatty signposting. EIDA, Balfour Beatty and Hogan Lovells are working together on a project to mobilise more
businesses and support thousands of employees across the partnership - more information to follow.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 23Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
We have held Line Manager Awareness Training, provided by Hestia (Everyone's Business), to help Line
Bank Workers Managers feel more confident about supporting staff where needed during the current extended period of
Charity working from home.
Beck Fitzgerald Our firm works to secure protection for survivors of abuse and their families.
Bedfordshire We are continuing to work with Forces across the UK and the Joe Slovo Foundation regarding Change Plus
offender management program.
Police
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 24Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
We hosted a HR Director virtual coffee break in November - attended by approx. 70 Irish based HR leaders -
Black Square on the topic of The Employers Response to Domestic Abuse. Guest presenter was HRD Vodafone Ireland.
AWS is currently using the Employers Toolkit to create a DA & SV Employee Support Policy. Will
British Army concurrently provide pan AWS DA awareness training, including role/options for LMs & 'how to be a good
colleague’. Policy draft and consultation completed.
Our internal DA policy and support provision is transitioning from Public Protection to Well-Being, within HR.
British Transport Public Protection will continue to support colleagues with the same suite of options available to a public DA
Police victim, however ownership will sit with HR.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 25Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Our Partnership Officer role has been in place for a year at the end of March and has allowed BWP to utilise
Broxtowe the EIDA messages and resources with local Midland organisations, to review their work based approach to
Womens Project Domestic Abuse.
We have now launched our updated Domestic Abuse Policy for Staff Support, accompanying Toolkit and
Cafcass Discussion Checklist for Managers. We have recruited and trained Domestic Abuse Champions and secured
training dates for all managers.
A new charity called Beauty For Ashes has been set up in Manchester, which is a refuge just for migrant
Careen Joseph women and their children who do not have any recourse to public funds. I am the Madam Chair who is
leading this charity for this excluded group in society.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 26Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Carlisle
Our Wellbeing newsletter included support and contact numbers for those experiencing domestic abuse.
City Council
Coventry Haven We have various DA projects which we are happy to share with other members.
Women's Aid
I have launched the Alpha Vesta Survivor Symposium. Any survivors wishing to share workplace
Dysart 57 Ltd experiences should email survivors@alphavesta.com
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 27Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Within our UK Wellbeing Hub, Family Support page, we have published a Domestic Abuse briefing note
Ericsson Ltd based on the email circular from EIDA from before Christmas, along with publicising all of the available
helplines. This was also published on our internal comms platform - UK Wellbeing Yammer Group.
We are running some training sessions with key stakeholders to remind them of our domestic abuse
EY programme (it's been over 2 years since we launched it) and in particular the support available from our
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) service.
General We are continuing to support Safer Spaces and Ask ANI schemes in community pharmacies across
Pharmaceutical England, Scotland and Wales for people who may be suffering domestic abuse through our inspectors and
our own comms.
Council
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 28Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
House of Lords I am promoting an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill tabled by Baroness Burt on this issue.
HR Department is working with EIDA, the Domestic Abuse Alliance and Watford Chamber of Commerce to
HR Department help launch Sharon Livermore's policy.
HSBC UK We're reviewing the support we offer for customers and staff and enhancing this further.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 29Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
LAA Safe Space has rolled out training for all managers on Domestic Abuse awareness, recruited and
Legal Aid trained three Safe Space guides and held awareness sessions on Ministry of Justice Domestic Abuse
Agency guidance for managers.
HR Morgan
Sindall We have launched our Domestic Abuse policy and an intranet page. We have training planned in March
Construction & for HR.
Infrastructure
onEvidence are working with HARM network, University of Central Lancashire, and leading experts (incl.
onEvidence Lorraine O'Brien - EIDA), to design national domestic abuse policy guidance for UK universities, to be
published April 2021.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 30Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Oxford Health
Our organisation is in the process of signing the Charter. We have raised awareness of DA and have a
NHS Foundation guidance document in place to support managers and employees.
Trust
Peony & We are working in collaboration with fellow EIDA members to raise awareness through a project linked to IWD
Magnolia 2021. The theme this year is; choosetochallenge. Fund raising with Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline.
PHE participated in last November's 16 Days of Action raising awareness internally and externally on a
Public Health range of DA related issues including EIDA membership and the employers toolkit plus sessions on DA and
England motherhood, FGM, adolescent abuse, DA and LGBT+. We're now reviewing this.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 31Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Ralph Lauren We are creating a disability mental health global pillar and this is relevant to build in.
We are working with a range of employers to help them develop internal domestic abuse policies, upskill key
SafeLives staff in handling disclosures, raise awareness of domestic abuse more widely to encourage culture change,
and design domestic abuse champions networks.
We have updated our staff handbook to include a policy on domestic abuse and information for staff about
Santander who to speak to if they find themselves in this situation.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 32Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Sexual Trauma We deliver specialist counselling to domestic abuse victims in Dorset; training to local employers on impact
& Recovery of DA in the workplace, with information on how to spot signs etc. We also offer training on self-care for
professionals supporting DA and raise awareness of the impact of Vicarious Trauma.
Service
We are working with a range of employers to help them develop internal domestic abuse policies, upskill key
Skanska UK Plc staff in handling disclosures, raise awareness of domestic abuse more widely to encourage culture change,
and design domestic abuse champions networks.
University of We're about to launch online safe spaces on our internal and external facing webpages, a great initiative that
Sheffield will support the staff and student community as well as other visitors to the University website.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 33Member updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of some of our members since
our last Network Meeting.
Yes Energy We have drafted and published our policy on DA with virtual staff engagement sessions. This is de-
stigmatising concerns for those asking for help. We have improved our COVID-secure office with clear
Solutions statement you can work from there if working from home does not work for you. No questions asked no
Limited explanations needed.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 34The EIDA Beacon Programme The EIDA Beacons continue to make a positive impact on EIDA and allow us to deliver all the varied aspects of our activity. Their support is intrinsic to our ability to provide the services we do. EIDA are delighted to announce that five more companies have committed to joining the EIDA Beacon Programme and we are pleased to welcome The Insurance Charities, pladis and a coloration of three NHS trusts – Frimley Health Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust & Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, as our latest EIDA Beacons. Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 35
EIDA Beacon updates
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of our EIDA Beacon members
since our last Network Meeting.
Annington Annington Homes have kindly introduced us to their substantial network of partners and suppliers, helping us
grow our EIDA membership base.
Homes
Bertie Tonks, Chief People Officer has been supporting EIDA over the last few months by presenting at
events alongside us. Collinson’s internal design team have helped produce our upcoming Members
Collinson Handbook. We have also been kindly assisted by different staff members who have used their volunteering
days to work with EIDA.
Goldman Sachs have successfully launched their domestic abuse working group. We’re also grateful for
Goldman Sachs introductions that they have facilitated for us, to possible members and future EIDA Beacons.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 36EIDA Beacon updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of our EIDA Beacon members
since our last Network Meeting.
Hogan Lovells have been kindly supplying us with detailed updates on the Domestic Abuse Bill progress.
Susan Bright, Global Managing Partner, Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business, spoke at a recent
Hogan Lovells event with us. They have also provided support and guidance on the content for the upcoming EIDA Member
Handbook.
Fiona Cannon OBE, Group Sustainable Business Director, joined our HR Professional Webinar with Circal to
Lloyds Banking present on Lloyds Banking Group’s work to date supporting staff and customers around Domestic Abuse.
Group Lloyds Banking Group have also provided support with the upcoming EIDA Handbook.
Marston Holdings are currently promoting domestic abuse awareness widely throughout their business and
Marston actively implementing policies, training and procedures that underpin their commitment to taking action on
Holdings domestic abuse in all its forms.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 37EIDA Beacon updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of our EIDA Beacon members
since our last Network Meeting.
NHS We are pleased to welcome NHS South East as beacons. Three of the trusts have come together to form a
South East new beacon partnership which will simultaneously launch as education, training and accreditation programme.
pladis are currently doing extensive work to promote Domestic Abuse Awareness internally, with a week
pladis long awareness programme. Across the business there are now thirty trained domestic abuse champions.
Slaughter Slaughter and May are actively working to introduce their network of law firms to EIDA. They have also
provided further support through guidance and input on content for our upcoming Member Handbook.
& May
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 38EIDA Beacon updates cont.
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable work and support of our EIDA Beacon members
since our last Network Meeting.
The Insurance We are delighted to welcome The Insurance Charities to EIDA and look forward to working closely with them
on upcoming projects.
Charities
Following on from Vodafone sponsoring our November Network Meeting they continue to support EIDA and
Vodafone will be working with us on some upcoming upcoming engagements.
For further information on becoming a Beacon Member, or to find out more about how to support EIDA in its mission,
please contact Lorraine O’Brien, CEO ceo@eida.org.uk
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 39EIDA Ambassadors
The launch of EIDA Ambassadors
The EIDA’s Ambassadors team comprises celebrities, business
people and incredibly brave survivors, all supporting our organisation
as spokespeople and vocal advocates of our cause.
Their commitment and values align with the EIDA’s mission to show
the power of employers’ taking action - by raising awareness,
addressing stigma, cultivating a culture of openness in the
workplace, and showing that domestic abuse really is everyone’s
business.
The EIDA is incredibly fortunate to be supported by a broad and
active membership, as well as committed corporate partners. Our
team of Ambassadors come armed with a range of experience and
expertise that enable us to reach and help even more people.
We will be announcing our Ambassadors during the Quarterly
Netwrok Meeting and further detail will be available on the website
from the 18 March 2021.
Delegate Pack I Thursday18 March 40EIDA Workplace Champions
EIDA Workplace Champions
We are pleased to announce the launch of EIDA Workplace
Champions. This initiative has been made possible through the
generous support of a grant received from the Home Office and we
would like to take this opportunity to thank them
If your organisation is considering creating a domestic abuse working
group, or anchoring one to an existing group, we can help with the
implementation of EIDA Workplace Champions.
Learn more about the launch of the Workplace Champions scheme
during the meeting and for further information about the benefits
please contact either/or
Kelly Wilde.
Membership Development Executive support@eida.org.uk.
Dawn Grant,
Membership Coordinator memberships@eida.org.uk
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 41Update from Elizabeth Filkin, EIDA Chair
BEIS consultation on workforce support for victims of The report made three firm commitments.
domestic abuse - update 1. Establish a working group of Government, employers,
The EIDA made a submission to last year’s government consultation, representatives of domestic abuse victims and trade unions to
presenting the fantastic work our employer members are doing to convene regularly to establish practical solutions, drive culture change
tackle domestic abuse. We asked for a BEIS Minister to be appointed and drive best practice.
as the dedicated champion to combat domestic abuse through 2. Continue cross departmental promotion of:
business, and that the Minister engages with key stakeholders across
the domestic abuse sector as part of that work.
a. The #YouAreNotAlone campaign which has helped those at
We set out the support that our members said they needed including risk of domestic abuse understand how to access support.
tailored training in identifying domestic abuse and offering help, b. Guidance provided by the Advisory, Conciliation and
domestic abuse policies and regular information. Arbitration Service (Acas) on working from home during the
The report from the review highlighted three challenges: coronavirus pandemic which includes steps that employers
can take to help employees who are experiencing domestic
• the need to raise employer awareness of and the ability to spot the violence and abuse.
signs of abuse c. The role of employers and their duty of care towards
• the limited number of employers with a formal domestic abuse employees facing domestic abuse through the Domestic
policy Abuse Bill statutory guidance
• and the need for employees dealing with domestic abuse to have 3. Consult further on employment rights regarding domestic abuse, to
access to flexible working and time out of work ensure employers and employees have clarity about the ability to take
annual leave or request flexible working to deal with the impacts of
domestic abuse.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 42Update from Elizabeth Filkin, EIDA Chair
What needs to happen next? • Amplification of the many small and free steps businesses can take
now to protect their staff – from downloading the free Bright Sky
To achieve supportive workplaces where the problem of domestic
app on company mobiles, to not listing staff details on websites if
abuse is recognised, victims feel able to speak up and be believed, requested and providing a quiet room where victims can access
and where there is a well-publicised domestic abuse policy with clear
services and contact lawyers
signposting to specialist services, need not be resource intensive if
best practice is shared. We are very pleased that the government is committed to expanding
workplace support for those experiencing domestic abuse and we will
However, from our work with employers we know that they do need
continue to play our part.
support and practical guidance to act confidently and
comprehensively. The Domestic Abuse Bill
Following the report our focus is: The Bill continues to make progress through the House, entering its
last stages at the time of going to print.
• Supporting the working group proposed by the review
The Bill’s scope has been shaped and evolved thanks to the insight,
• Securing a standardised training programme for employers, to
input and informed campaigning of many of our sector partners,
enable and manage disclosures. While there is no one size fits all,
including Refuge and Surviving Economic Abuse.
consistency in approach will support business, and staff.
It is right that the Bill reflects the many forms that domestic abuse
• Achieving greater support for small and medium size businesses,
takes. We welcome new amendments which will provide greater
for whom the task of implementing a domestic abuse policy can be
protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.
both daunting and not a priority when the staffing is limited.
When the Bill passes, we will be providing updates to members on the
implications for employers, as well guidance on how to navigate new
requirements.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 43Home Office, news & campaigns
VAWG Call for Evidence Ask for ANI codeword scheme
The Government is re-opening the nationwide Call for Evidence and The Government launched the Ask for ANI codeword scheme with
public survey on tackling violence against women and girls for two independent and Boots pharmacies in January.
weeks, in response to the tragic developments in the Sarah Everard
Thank you to all those who supported the launch. We have
case and to recognise the widespread sharing of experiences on social
produced downloadable assets including posters and social media
media.
images for you to use. We continue to welcome any feedback about
The findings will help inform the Government’s forthcoming Tackling how the scheme has been implemented locally. For more information
Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, which will be published in or materials, please email AskforANI@homeoffice.gov.uk.
the summer. We would greatly appreciate your support to amplify this
with your networks and employees, to ensure that as many people as
possible can share their experiences and suggestions to inform the #YouAreNotAlone and Community Safeguarding
VAWG strategy. The consultation closes at 11.45pm on 26 March, campaign materials
2021.
#YouAreNotAlone aims to raise awareness and signpost to
Please share this survey with your employees if you have not information and support available for victims, family/friends and
already done so. perpetrators of domestic abuse. On GOV.UK there is full guidance and
easy read guidance on getting help for Domestic Abuse during the
coronavirus pandemic. Campaign materials, including a partner pack,
employer pack and translated assets, are available to download.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 44Coming soon Member resources
Launch of the EIDA Members Handbook. A wide selection of resources are available on the EIDA website
including more information on the Bright Sky App and Safe Spaces
More details will me emailed out to our members ahead of the launch on
eida.org.uk
the 31 March 2021. The handbook will be available to all members
through a secure link on the EIDA website
Future dates Support our reach
Refer a member
Quarterly Network Meeting Please either contact us directly, or through our website, to help us
Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 10 June 2021 at 14.00 expand our network.
More details to follow Social
Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. These channels are a powerful
tool for growing our membership, our influence and therefore helping
more people. Please like, share and repost as much as you can to
help amplify our message.
Delegate Pack I Thursday 18 March 45Lorraine O’Brien – ceo@eida.org.uk
Kelly Wilde - support@eida.org.uk
Dawn Grant – memberships@eida.org.uk
Charlotte Albrecht – comms-events@eida.org.uk
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