“Age UK South Gloucestershire is proud to work in partnership with the Diversity Trust. Our shared commitment to inclusion, equity and dignity aligns strongly with our mission to ensure that all older people feel valued, respected and supported, regardless of their background, identity or life experience.
“The Diversity Trust has provided expert guidance, training and constructive challenge that has helped us strengthen our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Their work has supported our staff and volunteers to build confidence, deepen understanding and create services that are more inclusive, welcoming and accessible to everyone in our community.
“This is particularly important for older people from the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom have experienced a lifetime of discrimination, invisibility, or barriers to accessing support. Some may feel uncertain about engaging with services, fear being misunderstood, or worry about losing identity and dignity in later life. Through our partnership with the Diversity Trust, we are better equipped to understand these experiences and ensure our services are safe, respectful and inclusive spaces where people can be themselves without fear or judgement.
“Importantly, this partnership is not just about policy, it is about culture, practice and real change. It has strengthened how we listen, how we engage, and how we ensure voices that may previously have been unheard are recognised and supported.
“We value the Diversity Trust as a trusted partner in helping us build a more inclusive organisation and a fairer community for older people. Their insight, integrity and commitment continue to make a meaningful difference to our work and to the people we serve.” Mark Flower, CEO, Age UK South GloucestershireVisit the Age UK South Gloucestershire website
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