Diversity is not simply a goal for us; it is a guiding principle that shapes our mission and the way we work. At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that one of our greatest strengths comes from the diversity of our people. When our workforce reflects the wide range of experiences of those we support, we are better equipped to drive meaningful and lasting change across the mental health system.
We recognise that real progress begins with listening. The insights of our staff, our communities, and people with lived experience of mental illness are essential. Their voices challenge us and inform us to ensure that the changes we make are grounded in what truly matters.
Our commitment is to create a workplace where everyone feels supported, understood and genuinely valued. This commitment runs through all our work, from advancing racial justice, to building safer and more inclusive environments for neurodiverse colleagues and people with disabilities, to ensuring our LGBT+ staff feel valued and able to thrive. We know that when people can bring their whole selves to work, it strengthens not only our organisation but the impact we have on the world around us.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion strategic plan 2025-28
This EDI Strategic Plan is not a tick-box exercise or merely a means to an end. It is about ensuring we are taking the right steps to make a meaningful difference in areas where we know we must improve.
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Advancing mental health equalities
This plan is our response to these inequities and a reflection of our commitment to meaningful change by tackling the barriers that prevent the equitable access to our mental health services by underserved communities.
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Becoming an anti-racist organisation
In the weeks and months that followed the murder of George Floyd, Rethink Mental Illness has had honest – and at times painful - conversations, and we made a firm commitment to become a truly anti-racist organisation.
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Equality and diversity
We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We strive to prevent discrimination in our services, in our groups and in our workplaces so that everyone feels welcome and at ease.
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Gender Pay Gap Report
Organisations with more than 250 employees are legally required to publish details of their ‘gender pay gap’, specifically the difference in average female earnings compared to average male earnings.
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We help people severely affected by mental illness access the support, stability and independence they need to thrive.
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