People Support Hub:
Business Management
This section of our EDI Hub focuses on essential resources for navigating business and management challenges. Here, you’ll find support for menopause awareness and strategies to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within management practices. Additionally, we spotlight organisations who provide tailored business advice across sectors like farming, climate initiatives, and online shopping, alongside workplace development initiatives designed to influence inclusive team dynamics. The organisations listed here are dedicated to equipping business owners with training and resources to ensure their teams thrive in a respectful and supportive environment.
| 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 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 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 |
 | Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) offers resources, advice, and support for small businesses and freelancers. Their content hub covers topics such as starting a business, managing staff, late payments, upskilling, finances, business growth, disability guidance, e-commerce, workplace wellbeing, marketing, international trade, business lifecycles, and social media marketing. | Advice, Events, Information, Networking, Policy templates, Toolkits, Wellbeing services |
 | CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) CIPD provides HR resources, training, and support for businesses, including those in the hospitality and farming sectors. It offers tools for managing workplace disputes, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and supplies free resources like policy documents, legal definitions, contact information, and reading materials to help businesses navigate HR challenges effectively. | Advice, Education material, Policy templates, Training - short term, Training - long term, Work experience, HR policies, mediation 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 |
 | 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 |
 | Stonewall Stonewall supports LGBTQ+ individuals facing workplace discrimination, bullying, and harassment by offering advice, resources, and advocacy to promote inclusion. Through their Diversity Champions Programme, they provide expert, tailored support to organizations, helping them achieve equality goals, including high-level guidance towards the UK Workplace Equality Index (WEI). They also offer training and development to create inclusive workplaces, alongside best practices, tools, and resources to empower leaders and support LGBTQ+ employees. | Advice, Education material, Events, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Toolkits, Training - one off, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Conferences, Workshops, Posters |
 | Inclusion London Inclusion London supports and advocates for disabled people, promoting equal opportunities and addressing discrimination. They offer training for businesses on working with neurodivergent individuals, implementing flexible and accessible recruitment, and removing barriers for employees with disabilities. Additionally, they provide training for individuals on essential topics like council tax. | Advice, Education material, Events, Information, Policy templates, Toolkits, Training - one off, Consultancy |
 | Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) supports employers in developing and implementing effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies and practices. They offer consultancy, training, and resources, including EDI audits, equality impact assessments, mentoring, and leadership programmes. ENEI focuses on promoting inclusive recruitment and raising awareness of unconscious bias to foster a more equitable workplace. | Advice, Education material, Events, Mentorship, Networking, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Consultancy |
 | Uni of York - Glossary of EDI terminology The University of York offers a comprehensive dictionary of key terms related to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), along with educational materials. The list can help you self teach and improve your awareness of different minority groups and identities. These resources are designed to help individuals and teams enhance their understanding of EDI topics. | Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Information |
 | NAHT - School leaders union The NAHT School Leaders Union offers a downloadable calendar of key dates throughout the year, focusing on underrepresented minorities. This resource helps raise awareness of important cultural and social milestones, encouraging schools and businesses alike to acknowledge diversity and create an inclusive environment. By recognising these dates, businesses can become more inclusive, supporting minority groups and promoting equity within their workforce. | Calendar of important dates, Education material, Information |
 | AccessAble AccessAble offers a free guide of accessible places for individuals and allies, while providing paid services like training, policy support, and access audits for businesses. Business owners can showcase their accessibility resources, and disabled individuals can find spaces that meet their needs. Additionally, a consultancy programme helps businesses improve accessibility. | Advice, Education material, Information, Policy templates, Training - one off, Training - short term |
 | Emma's Wine Time Emma's Wine Time offers businesses an accessibility checklist, along with consultancy and online resources, to support their efforts in becoming more accessible and inclusive with a specific focus on the wine industry. | Advice, Education material, Information, Policy templates, Training - one off, Accessibility checklist, Consultancy |
 | 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) |
 | In Professional Development In Professional Development offers paid and part-funded training for businesses, including both virtual and face-to-face courses. Notably, it features EDI-specific courses designed for management, along with additional part-funded in-person and online training options to enhance managerial skills. | Education material, Training - one off, Training - short term |