Investors in Diversity

In July 2024, the bpf was awarded ‘Investors in Diversity – silver mark’ from the National Centre for Diversity (NCD).

This award is a national diversity accreditation that recognizes excellence in this area. It acknowledges the work the bpf has done to embed the FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) into all areas of the charity including our strategy and business plan, operational and line management systems, selection and recruitment practices, retention, reward and progression processes, performance management systems, procurement procedures and communications.

Specifically, we have achieved the following 10 standards:

1. The bpf is effective in advancing the FREDIE principles across the organisation.
2. The bpf has a culture that makes people of any background feel safe, valued, and included.
3. The bpf has made the FREDIE principles core to its strategy and business plan.
4. The bpf values good mental health and wellbeing for all staff.
5. The bpf has effective operational and line management systems, aligned with FREDIE principles.
6. The bpf can demonstrate that our selection & recruitment practices are fair and seek to address underrepresentation of people with different protected characteristics in our workforce at all levels.
7. The bpf has fair retention, reward and progression processes, and where appropriate, is working towards eliminating any unfair pay gaps.
8. The bpf is using our performance management systems to improve inclusion, engagement and productivity.
9. The bpf has fair and inclusive procurement practices.
10. The bpf communicates FREDIE principles effectively to bpf staff, members, trainees and stakeholders.

Our accreditation with the NCD runs from July 2024 and remains valid for 24 months. Below you will find the accreditation letter and certificate from the NCD.

This is just the beginning of our inclusion and diversity journey, and there is still much more work for us to do. Below, we share the final report from the NCD with its recommendations for how the bpf can further improve its credentials around the FREDIE principles. This report is mostly aimed at bpf employees and the operational aspects of the business.

Specific action plans will be developed for members and for trainees, and these action plans will be based on the feedback both trainees and members provided during the consultation phases.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Wayne Full, Director of Academic and Strategic Development: [email protected]

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