Summary
VARL is providing support and training in developing people, policy and procedures to enhance the equality and diversity agenda..Background:
Vision Associates Resource Ltd (�VARL�) is a social enterprise,
VARL is awarded by the Educational Development International (EDI) to deliver accredited Equality and Diversity Levels 2 & 3 Training, and Community Development & Engagement Training Level 3 from July 2009.
VARL Directors and Associates have over 60 years combined experience of working in the public sector in all aspects of equality and diversity, community development, community cohesion, and community engagement. This experience and knowledge is brought together in VARL for the benefit of the public and private sectors, and is underpinned by the following core values:
• To be accountable and to be representative of the needs of all the private, public, community and voluntary sector and stakeholders.
• To act professionally at all times.
• To be creative and innovative in all that VARL does.
• To value the staff and associates of VARL.
Vision Statement
"To widen the parameters of diversity and equality in all walks of life and to work towards a society in which there are equal opportunities for all"
Mission Statement
"To deliver a high quality service in an honest and transparent manner with the ultimate commitment of ensuring positive change."
Strategic Objectives:
VARL will achieve the above by the following:
1 To increase awareness of equality and diversity
2 To encourage and enable community cohesion
3 To train and support organisations and services to carry out Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) effectively;
4 To develop frameworks to support organisations/agencies to achieve sustainable equality and diversity strategies:
5 To support the engagement and empowerment of diverse communities through community development training;
6 To work towards achieving a society in which there are equal opportunities for all;
7 To build the capacity of organisations to achieve their aims and objectives in a sustainable manner;
Products & Services
The Government's equality agenda centres on:
• ï€ ensuring that private, public, community and voluntary sector services are fully accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all groups and communities served;
• public sector bodies working proactively and in partnership to promote equality, eliminate discrimination and build cohesive communities;
• public sector leadership in implementing the Government's programme extending legislative and non-legislative frameworks for equal treatment, anti-discrimination and human rights;
• promoting equality and diversity in private, public, community and voluntary sector employment;
• achieving its diversity and equality goals within the private, public, community and voluntary sectors
Why choose VARL?
There are four fundamental reasons for working with VARL:
1. Most of our service deliverers are from local communities and we invest back into the community.
2. We are a 'not for profit' organisation.
3. This year 5% of our profit will be invested in environmental and race projects.
4. Our consultants are experts in their fields and deliver professional services.
Vision Associates Resource Ltd (�VARL�) is a social enterprise,
VARL is awarded by the Educational Development International (EDI) to deliver accredited Equality and Diversity Levels 2 & 3 Training, and Community Development & Engagement Training Level 3 from July 2009.
VARL Directors and Associates have over 60 years combined experience of working in the public sector in all aspects of equality and diversity, community development, community cohesion, and community engagement. This experience and knowledge is brought together in VARL for the benefit of the public and private sectors, and is underpinned by the following core values:
• To be accountable and to be representative of the needs of all the private, public, community and voluntary sector and stakeholders.
• To act professionally at all times.
• To be creative and innovative in all that VARL does.
• To value the staff and associates of VARL.
Vision Statement
"To widen the parameters of diversity and equality in all walks of life and to work towards a society in which there are equal opportunities for all"
Mission Statement
"To deliver a high quality service in an honest and transparent manner with the ultimate commitment of ensuring positive change."
Area of Expertise
Strategic Objectives:
VARL will achieve the above by the following:
1 To increase awareness of equality and diversity
2 To encourage and enable community cohesion
3 To train and support organisations and services to carry out Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) effectively;
4 To develop frameworks to support organisations/agencies to achieve sustainable equality and diversity strategies:
5 To support the engagement and empowerment of diverse communities through community development training;
6 To work towards achieving a society in which there are equal opportunities for all;
7 To build the capacity of organisations to achieve their aims and objectives in a sustainable manner;
Products & Services
The Government's equality agenda centres on:
• ï€ ensuring that private, public, community and voluntary sector services are fully accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all groups and communities served;
• public sector bodies working proactively and in partnership to promote equality, eliminate discrimination and build cohesive communities;
• public sector leadership in implementing the Government's programme extending legislative and non-legislative frameworks for equal treatment, anti-discrimination and human rights;
• promoting equality and diversity in private, public, community and voluntary sector employment;
• achieving its diversity and equality goals within the private, public, community and voluntary sectors
Why choose VARL?
There are four fundamental reasons for working with VARL:
1. Most of our service deliverers are from local communities and we invest back into the community.
2. We are a 'not for profit' organisation.
3. This year 5% of our profit will be invested in environmental and race projects.
4. Our consultants are experts in their fields and deliver professional services.