The Charity Commission adopts a Single Equality Scheme

The Charity Commission adopts a Single Equality Scheme

The Charity Commission, the independent charity regulator for England and Wales, has published its Single Equality Scheme following a consultation process.

This is the Commission's first Single Equality Scheme, which replaces the Commission’s Race, Gender and Disability Equality Schemes.

The scheme expresses the Commission’s new diversity vision which states that "We should act inclusively, upholding equality law, treating everyone fairly, and seeking to provide and promote a culture which delivers the best outcomes for the diverse society in which and for whom we work".

The Commission, like all public bodies has statutory duties to promote race, gender and disability equality, but has chosen to voluntarily extend its duties to age, religion and belief, sexual orientation and carers.