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Driving change
At Eastlight, we believe society as a whole must develop a fairer, more inclusive environment, in which diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities are embraced and celebrated.
To create meaningful, long-lasting change in our workplace, communities and beyond, we encourage open and honest conversations with our people, our residents and partners.
Supporting others is important to us. We give our people the knowledge and tools to feel equipped and confident to challenge racism, inequalities and discrimination at every turn.
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Our Partnerships
We’re proud to have formed strong relationships with our strategic partners to help us deliver equitable homes and services to our residents and to better support our inclusive workplace.
These partners - like the disability organisation Purple - help us remain an employer and landlord of choice amongst staff and residents. They also help us identify key areas of improvement to co-design spaces where people feel seen, heard and respected.
You can see more information on our partners by clicking on the tabs below. Contact us if you would like to make a lasting difference.
Eastlight is proud to be the Founding Partner of nationally renowned disability organisation, Purple. Our joint approach with Purple helps us to drive equality and accessibility for disabled people in the housing sector and beyond.
At Eastlight, we have committed to continuing our progressive work with Purple since our partnership began in 2020, by engaging with customers, partners and staff, with a clear focus on disability inclusion.
We work with a wide range of individuals with disabilities and complex needs. It is therefore imperative for us to create an accessible environment that supports our customers and people. Doing so, helps us to make a lasting impact and build a more inclusive society.
The Purple Tuesday is a global social movement is highlighted each year by a celebratory day – the first Tuesday of November – also known as Purple Tuesday.
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Just Being You mentoring
Our Just Being You mentoring programme shows us the barriers faced by a variety of protected groups. It also allows our people to hold us to account and ensure Eastlight remains an inclusive and accessible employer.
Each mentor – an Eastlight staff member from any of the nine protected groups – is paired with a member of our Leadership Team or Board to help them understand the challenges they face. This helps our people positively influence or challenge ideas and misconceptions.
These honest, open and transparent discussions help to shape our future and inform how we make adjustments and improve.
