The National Equality Partnership supports the third sector to challenge inequality and promote equality and human rights. It is a three year project (2008-11) funded by Capacitybuilders under the Improving Support Programme. Our national programme covers the whole of England.

What do we do?

 We offer training, information and one-to-one support to umbrella organisations to help them challenge disablism, homophobia, racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination and human rights abuse. We enable equalities organisations to increase their voices so that inequality is tackled effectively.

All of our work promotes collaboration and partnerships, sharing expertise and encouraging long-term relationships between equalities organisations and the wider third sector.

Our work is closely informed by our reference group encompassing all equalities sectors as well as generalist organisations. The partnership of NEP is made up of:

• Women’s Resource Centre (WRC)
• Voice4Change England
• Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations
• National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)

Women’s Resource Centre is the lead partner with core staff based at our London office.
For more information see www.improvingsupport.org.uk/equalityanddiversity.

Publications from the National Equality Partnership

• Keeping it legal: A guide for third sector organisations on public law and equality rights (November 2009). The report (PDF, 219KB) explores how groups can use public law to challenge unfair decision making.
• Supporting Equality Groups: An overview of support to the diverse third sector in England: The National Equality Partnership has published a report (PDF, 1.3MB) that maps the different equalities groups in the third sector in England, their support needs, and how those needs are being met.  
• Scoping for a skills framework for Equalities Specialist Infrastructure Workers: The National Equality Partnership has published the results of a scoping exercise of the skills, knowledge and experience needed by specialist equalities support workers. You can download the report (PDF, 1.1MB) directly or contact equality@wrc.org.uk or 020 7324 3048. 

For a paper copy of any of the publications or if you have any problems downloading them, please contact equality@wrc.org.uk or 020 7324 3048.

How can I get involved?

• Get in touch: If you would like to know more about our initiatives please see: www.improvingsupport.org.uk/equalityanddiversity. We welcome input on the project and ideas for work that is needed in your area. Please call The National Equality Partnership on 020 7324 3030 or email equality@wrc.org.uk.