Faith at Work Charter 

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As a company, we recognise and respect the religious faith or/and beliefs and heritage of all of our staff, visitors and clients, and will work as much as we can to maintain a workplace environment that supports the faith identity of everyone. 

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We commit ourselves to the Faith Friendly Workplace charter:

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1. We recognise that custom and beliefs are an important part of who people are – we want to be a company where people can bring their “whole selves” to work, recognising this as a vital contributor to workplace wellbeing and effectiveness.

2. We will create an environment where people can feel safe and affirmed by practising their faith and belief.

3. We will challenge narratives and behaviours that undermine or demean the faith of our employees, visitors and clients. 

4. We will encourage people to learn from one another, where reasonably possible, to share and celebrate diverse faith customs and traditions.

5. We will not make assumptions about race and religion, recognising that faith communities are racially diverse and racial communities are religiously diverse.

6. We will explore how religious festivals and traditions can enrich our workplace experience, irrespective of whether people who practice that faith are part of our workforce.

7. We will accommodate the faith traditions as much as we can within the constraints of good working practice, seeking to listen and give clear and honest reasons where this cannot be the case.

8. We will not make assumptions about what people need or will be offended by and will engage in dialogue with our employees about their faith before making decisions. 

9. We will recognise that faith is integral to the identity of our customers, clients and neighbourhoods, and will seek to operate with sensitivity and openness to the needs and opportunities that arise from this.

10. We recognise that a positive attitude to faith is an expression of good business practice and can have tangible benefits in a business environment. 

11. We will learn, inform and engage in best practice with regard to faith and belief.