At The Brilliant Club, we believe that workplace diversity means understanding, accepting, and celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. These differences include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, religion, disability, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, and family status, including pregnancy and maternity. We also value and encourage diversity in education, experiences, skill sets, personalities, and knowledge bases.
At The Brilliant Club, fostering an inclusive workplace is integral to our mission. The diversity of our colleagues enriches our working lives and directly supports the young people we serve by bringing fresh perspectives and experiences to the work we do. We are committed to making our workplace a space where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We regularly collect demographic data from all of our employees through an annual survey, typically conducted in February. In 2024, the survey revealed that:
This data helps us monitor the diversity of our workforce and inform the actions we take to ensure equity and inclusivity.
As part of our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, we voluntarily conduct an ethnicity pay gap analysis using the methodology recommended by the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). We report on this analysis annually to our Board of Trustees’ People Committee and to staff. This allows us to identify any disparities and take targeted actions to ensure equitable pay across all ethnic groups within the organisation.
We also report on our gender pay gap annually and you can find more information about this on our careers page.
We actively evaluate our progress through demographic analysis and survey feedback. Using tools like the Social Mobility Index and the Disability Confident Leader Validation Template, we identify areas for improvement. This evaluation informs our strategy, helping us stay accountable and work towards a more inclusive and supportive workplace
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is free from bias and offers every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed. To achieve this, we use Applied, a recruitment platform specifically designed to remove unconscious bias from hiring decisions.
You can read more about how Applied functions here.
We are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of all staff at The Brilliant Club. We use regular pay gap analyses to identify areas where we can better support colleagues from underrepresented groups. By providing mentoring opportunities and additional support, we strive to create a workplace where everyone has the chance to grow and progress in their careers.
Our Affinity Groups are a vital part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. These groups offer welcoming spaces where colleagues who share common identities, experiences, or interests can connect, support each other, and collaborate on shared goals. Importantly, allies are also encouraged to join, participate, and stand in solidarity with colleagues.
Affinity Groups at The Brilliant Club play an active role in enhancing our inclusive culture, hosting learning sessions, organising social events, and providing platforms for open discussion across the organisation. You can learn more about how these groups contribute to the workplace community by visiting our working at The Brilliant Club page.
Our EDI Steering Group, composed of HR representatives, Executive Leadership, and EDI leads, meets regularly to review demographic data and feedback from across the organisation. The group establishes current priorities and leads initiatives that continually enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion practices within The Brilliant Club.
Our Board of Trustees’ People Committee plays an active role in overseeing our EDI efforts. We report on our progress annually to the committee, ensuring that our EDI initiatives remain a priority at the highest levels of governance. This commitment to accountability allows us to stay focused on making meaningful and measurable progress in our journey toward creating a truly inclusive workplace. Additionally, the Board of Trustees undertakes and diversity and skills audit biennially, conducts open recruitment for new members and adheres to the good practice set out in the Charity Governance Code Principle 6 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We are proud members of Inclusive Employers, whose expertise helps guide our EDI strategy. Through this membership, all of our employees have access to a wide range of resources, guides, and webinars on EDI-related topics. This partnership allows us to continually learn and grow as an organisation committed to inclusion.