Elise
Her Story
Elise whilst living at the Lucas Project overcame many hurdles after the devastating loss of both her parents who died within 18 months of each…
The Policy outlines BACKUP’s commitment to fostering an environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued. In summary, the Policy aims to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of BACKUP's operations.
It covers all staff, volunteers, and young people and is based on the Equality Act 2010.
The Act protects against discrimination based on 9 personal characteristics:
Discrimination can be direct, indirect, harassment, or victimization.
BACKUP staff are expected to recognise a transgender employee or young person’s preferred name and gender to the greatest extent possible.
The policy outlines intended outcomes like reflecting the community served.
Trustees are responsible for implementing and monitoring the policy.
Staff must comply and be aware of barriers discrimination can take.
The policy will be publicised and made accessible. Training will be provided.
Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabilities.
Anonymous data on applicants will be collected and monitored for inequality.
Progress will be reported annually and the policy reviewed after incidents.
BACKUP provide multiple services across Bolton to young people aged 16-25 years who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Read here about all the supported accommodation which includes emergency housing, temporary accommodation, short and medium stay supported housing. Also the non accommodation based support work that focusses on mental health, employment support and much more.
Young people can live in more than one Backup service as they make progress and develop more independence prior to moving on completely. The different services are designed to meet various levels and ranges of needs.
