People Support Hub:
Legal, Crime and Safety
This section of the EDI Hub provides essential resources for individuals facing legal, crime, or safety concerns. Here, you’ll find guidance on safeguarding practices, whistleblowing protections, and support for victims of crime. Additional resources address the unique challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and those navigating immigration processes, as well as support for those experiencing online abuse. Information on protesting rights is also available, offering clarity on legal protections and safe practices for advocacy and self-expression.
| Organisation | What they offer | |
|---|---|---|
 | WineGB Download our safeguarding and welfare toolkit. It includes policy support, training documents, imagery for your workplace, signposting to existing resources, and much more. | |
 | 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 |
 | Pubwatch / National Pubwatch Pubwatch is a voluntary group helping pub owners create safer environments by sharing best practices and working with authorities to reduce crime. It offers safety guides, posters, policy documents, a Crimestoppers reporting line, and training on vulnerability and drink spiking for staff. | Advice, Education material, Events, Helplines, Information, Networking, Policy templates, Reporting, Toolkits, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Free counselling servies |
 | Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) supports farming communities in England and Wales by providing practical, financial, and emotional assistance. Their services include short-term monetary grants for personal and financial crises, such as food, utility bills, and essential home repairs, as well as expert advice on welfare, housing, and debt relief. RABI also offers a 24/7 helpline, mental health counseling, online support, and tailored one-to-one assistance, while collaborating with other services to meet a broad range of needs. Additionally, they provide team training to recognize mental health signs and support others effectively. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Training - short term, Councselling support, Financial support |
 | The Royal Countryside Fund The Royal Countryside Fund is a UK charity dedicated to supporting family farms and rural communities for sustainability and resilience. Key initiatives include the Farm Resilience Programme, which offers business skills training, financial support, and young people's entry into farming. PCF provides workshops on topics like soil management, biodiversity, carbon management, financial planning, and mental health, while also promoting succession planning for the next generation of farmers. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Information, Community support |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | Back off Back up (BOBU) Back Off. Back Up. is an initiative designed to create safer environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and anyone feeling unsafe in public spaces. It encourages local businesses to become designated safe spaces, offering support and shelter through a network of trained venues. The BOBU app provides users with easy access to these safe spaces, promoting a sense of security and community support. For more details, visit their website here. | Advice, Education material, Safe spaces, Toolkits, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term, Wellbeing services, Posters and flyers, app (for business and individual and ally) |
 | The Workers Union The Workers Union provideds support for warehouse and factory workers offers free advice, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a structured system for reporting misconduct, ensuring a safer and more connected work environment. | Advice, Mentorship, Networking, Reporting, Safe spaces, Support groups, Wellbeing services |