DIVERSITY CHAMPIONS PROGRAMME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS DIVERSITY CHAMPIONS Key benefits – see inside for details. Plus: PROGRAMME Diversity Champions logo – to use in your internal and external branding. Networking opportunities – as part of the UK’s largest and fastest growing diversity employers’ forum. Join Britain’s leading employers’ forum on sexual Workplace Conference – keep up to date with the latest innovations and ideas on orientation equality in the workplace LGB equality with discounted and priority booking for this key event. Starting Out Recruitment Guide – raise your profile as a employer of choice with a free editorial. Sent across the UK and online at www.startingoutguide.org.uk. Authentic Leadership Programme – discounts for successful applicants to ’s programme for LGB leaders, run in partnership with Ashridge Business School. Regular updates – receive our monthly e-bulletin and be the first to receive copies of Stonewall research and good practice guides. Proud Employers – reach out to a wider talent pool by advertising on our job site, exclusive to Diversity Champions. Stonewall Consult – Discounted daily rates for any work undertaken through our bespoke-services programme. Diversity Champions Members’ Forum – join our discussion boards and access our library of resources.

Membership costs £2000 per annum, representing excellent value for money and a cost effective way to deliver on the sexual orientation strand of your diversity strategy.

‘Rugby Football League is proud to be the first National Governing Body of sport to join the Diversity Champions Programme. Stonewall has provided invaluable support and information in our endeavours to create an inclusive workplace. We have embarked on an exciting and groundbreaking journey to create a genuinely inclusive workplace and “sport.' Sarah Williams, Equality and Diversity Manager, Rugby Football League

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