People Support Hub:
Family, Parenting, Caregiving and Home Life
Welcome to the Family, Parenting, Caregiving, and Home Life section of our EDI Hub, a resource designed to connect you with essential support for various aspects of home and family life. This area provides guidance and resources for caregivers, those navigating parenthood—whether through maternity, paternity, adoption, or any other routes to parenhood—as well as families seeking services tailored to their unique needs. We address issues like peer pressure affecting young people, housing support and homelessness, and provide critical resources for those impacted by domestic violence and abuse. Our goal is to help nurture safe, supportive, and empowered home environments for everyone.
| Organisation | What they offer | |
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 | The Fawcett Society The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life. They provide training on best practices in organisational culture change and preventing workplace sexual harassment, and the policies, training, reporting processes, and response handling that enable that change. | Advice, Helplines, Policy Templates, Reporting, Training |
 | Equal Measures Equal Measures promotes equity in the hospitality industry by offering support, mentorship, and EDI services like training and workshops to help individuals and businesses. They provide educational resources on the Equalities Act, diversity, and safeguarding, alongside policy templates and community events to create a more inclusive environment. | Advice, Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Events, Grants/ Bursaries, Mentorship, Networking, Policy templates, Training - short term |
 | Hospitality Action Hospitality Action is a charity that supports current and former hospitality workers facing financial, mental health, and personal challenges. They provide emergency assistance, financial grants, 24-hour helplines, and information on available resources. The charity also facilitates support groups and offers both short-term training, such as mental health first aid, and longer-term programmes like trauma support | Advice, Education material, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Training - short term, Training - long term, Wellbeing services |
 | Hospitality Health Hospitality Health is a charitable organisation focused on enhancing mental health and well-being in the hospitality industry, addressing the unique challenges faced by workers, including long hours and high stress. The charity offers various services and resources to promote mental health awareness, while also providing information about topic-specific hotlines, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, to support individuals in need. | Advice, Helplines, Information, Wellbeing services |
 | The Farming Community Network (FCN) Farming Community Network (FCN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting farmers and their families during difficult times. They provide a range of farm-specific assistance, with helplines available for immediate, personal support from 7 AM to 11 PM every day of the year. | Advice, Emergency support, Helplines, Support groups, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term, Wellbeing services, Difficult conversations workshop |
 | The Licensed Trade Charity Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) provides comprehensive support for individuals in the UK licensed drinks trade, both current and retired. Their services include financial grants, mental health support through a free 24/7 helpline, housing assistance, and education funding. LTC also offers counseling, critical incident support, a benefits calculator, debt advice, legal support, and resources for physical health and employment, along with a resource hub for additional support materials. | Advice, Education material, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Higher education, Legal support, Toolkits, Wellbeing services, Financial support, Counselling support |
 | Perennial Perennial supports individuals in the UK horticultural industry, including those in viticulture, by addressing financial, health, and personal challenges. Their services include career advice, a 24/7 money management tool, health tips, a free well-being platform, and legal support. They also offer financial assistance through grants and debt advice, along with practical help for housing and education. A resource hub provides support packs and social media assets to further assist those in need. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Information, Legal support, Support groups, Toolkits, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Employment support: finding work, building CVs, interview prep |
 | Only a pavement away Only a Pavement Away assists homeless individuals in securing employment within the hospitality sector, offering a pathway to stable jobs and housing. The organisation provides support for those concerned about someone sleeping rough through StreetLink, and offers opportunities for hospitality venues to hire individuals with experience of homelessness or prison. Both individuals seeking support and workplaces looking to make a difference can sign up, and OAPA also hosts various events and fundraising opportunities to further their mission. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Training - short term, Work experience |
 | Tourism For All UK Tourism For All UK promotes accessible tourism by supporting individuals with disabilities and other access needs to enjoy travel experiences. It provides resources and advocacy for inclusive travel, including downloadable guides that offer low-cost changes to improve business accessibility, as well as information on dementia-friendly and inclusive tourism practices. | Advice, Education material, Information, Training - one off, Training - short term, Online training, Reccomendations for disabled tourists |
 | Citizens Advice Citizens Advice provide free, confidential advice on a wide range of issues, including work disputes, employment rights, and bullying and harassment in the workplace. They offer support for minority groups facing discrimination. | Advice, Helplines, Information, Reporting |
 | Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) The EHRC aims to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, and protect human rights by offering guidance and support for individuals facing workplace discrimination and harassment. They provide definitions of key terms, multimedia resources on topics like gender reassignment, real-world examples, and how the law applies to these issues. Additionally, they offer codes of practice and legal references to help employers and businesses develop policies aligned with equality laws. | Advice, Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Information, Legal support, Policy templates |
 | ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) ACAS provides free, impartial advice on workplace relations and employment law, including discrimination and harassment, through its website, helpline, and advisory services. It offers support in dispute resolution, mediation, and claims, as well as training in areas like business skills, EDI, people management, and workplace health. ACAS also provides resources such as templates, forms, and codes of practice for both employers and employees, and offers guidance on pay, contracts, dismissals, redundancy, and more. | Advice, Events, Helplines, Information, Legal support, Policy templates, Reporting, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | Race Equality Foundation Race Equality Foundation (REF) aim to positively transform the lives of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. They promote race equality and helps individuals facing racial discrimination and harassment at work. They provide resources and support for dealing with work-related disputes. | Advice, Education material, Events, Information, Support groups, Conferences |
 | Mind Mind provides support for mental health issues such as workplace stress, bullying, and harassment, offering resources and guidance for individuals facing work-related mental health challenges. It offers information on various mental health problems, treatments, and tips for daily living, along with online peer support and helplines. Additionally, it covers legal rights, including disability discrimination and workplace protections, and offers specific guidance for young people on how to get help and understand their rights. | Advice, Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Helplines, Legal support, Mentorship, Support groups |
 | Scope Scope provides support to disabled individuals facing discrimination and challenges in employment, offering advice, resources, and advocacy for disability rights in the workplace. Their online community covers a wide range of topics, including benefits, housing, careers, disability equipment, mental health, and social care. They also provide guidance on family support, legal rights, education, relationships, travel, and recreational activities. | Advice, Education material, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Wellbeing services, Community engagement, Online community |
 | Disability Rights UK Disability Rights UK aims to create equal opportunities for disabled individuals in the UK by providing support and resources to address workplace discrimination and employment challenges. They also offer housing support, including assistance with heating, utilities, and housing grants, along with a comprehensive resource index for disability-related issues. | Advice, Education material, Information, Legal support, Student support |
 | Women’s Aid Women’s Aid supports women facing domestic abuse, which can impact their employment, offering resources and advocacy for those experiencing workplace harassment and discrimination. They provide paid facilitator training on understanding coercive behavior and survivor-centered responses, along with a survivors' handbook to guide women in seeking support. | Advice, Education material, Emergency support, Events, Helplines, Safe spaces, Support groups, Training - one off, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Conferences, Survivors forum |
 | Refugee Action Refugee Action supports refugees and asylum seekers in the UK by helping them navigate barriers to employment and integration. They provide advice, training, and assistance with work-related challenges, including guidance on the asylum process, claiming asylum, accessing entitled support, and addressing homelessness. | Advice, Emergency support, Events, Helplines, Information, Support groups |
 | Victim Support Victim Support offers free and confidential assistance to individuals affected by crime and traumatic events, including workplace bullying and harassment. Their services include practical and emotional support to help individuals cope, alongside resources on legal rights, safety advice (both online and offline), and informative leaflets covering various topics such as antisocial behavior, domestic abuse, cyber crime, and sexual violence. | Advice, Helplines, Support groups, Crime victim support |
 | Liberty Liberty is a human rights organisation that offers legal advice and support for individuals facing discrimination and harassment, including workplace issues. They provide guidance on various topics such as interactions with the police, understanding legal rights, housing, benefits, protests like those related to Palestine and Just Stop Oil, COVID regulations, counter-terrorism, and assistance in finding a lawyer when needed. | Advice, Education material, Legal support |