Equity, diversity and inclusion

We’ve made great progress so far, but we know there’s lots more to do. We want our teams to include people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives who can bring their knowledge and lived experiences to the many roles across Sue Ryder, from our healthcare and fundraising teams to retail roles in our charity shops.

Our aim is for our workforce to reflect the people we support through our end-of-life care and bereavement services, and the communities we serve across the UK.

We believe in the power of volunteer networks to help us create a culture that is representative, vibrant and supportive. We have four networks that bring together people with shared lived experiences and shared identities, as well as allies who would like to support their work.

These networks are:

• Ethnic Diversity and Equity network
• People with Disabilities network
• LGBTQ+ network
• Women and Non-Binary Individuals network

Our networks meet virtually, usually on a monthly basis. They provide peer support in a safe space and help drive positive change in the charity. Everyone is welcome, no matter their background or experience.

Find out more about our Sue Ryder networks and how you can get involved

To join a network, please speak to your local Volunteer Coordinator or contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at diversity.inclusion@sueryder.org

• Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line
• Carers UK offers confidential advice for carers whatever their experience
• Black Minds Matter offers free, one to one, culturally appropriate talking therapy for Black people in the UK
• Scope provides a wide range of advice and support for people with disabilities
• Balance overs inclusive perimenopause and menopause advice and resources
• Andys Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.