Protecting our people

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.

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 program helps businesses improve accessibility.

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

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.

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.

It Stops With Me focuses on combating workplace bullying and harassment by offering resources, training, and support to foster safer, more respectful environments. It provides advice on handling harassment, educational materials, toolkits for businesses, and organises awareness-raising events. Additionally, the campaign offers resources for reporting bullying and harassment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.