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Kate Pupynin
Learner Equality and Guidance Manager
A4e Limited, St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EX
t: 0114 2236751
m: 0784 3036 995
e: kpupynin@a4e.co.uk
Useful Links
Below we have provided a list of links that you may find useful...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
The EHRC works to make sure that people are treated fairly and equally.
It is a non-departmental Government body in Great Britain which was established by the Equality Act 2006. The chairman of the Commission is Trevor Phillips who was previously chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality. It has taken over the responsibilities of three former commissions: the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission. It also has responsibility for the other aspects of equality: age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, as well as human rights.
The Commission came into being on 1 October 2007. It only has responsibility for England, Scotland and Wales as a separate Equality Commission exists in Northern Ireland which was established under the terms of the Belfast Agreement and has offices in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Cardiff. It is classed as a non-departmental public body, meaning that it is separate and independent from Government but still accountable for its public funds.
Local Helplines:
England 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, except Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Telephone: 08456 046 610
Textphone: 08456 046 620
Fax: 08456 046 630
Wales 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, except Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Telephone: 08456 048 810
Textphone: 08456 048 820
Fax: 08456 048 830
Scotland 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, except Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Telephone: 08456 045 510
Textphone: 08456 045 520
Fax: 08456 045 530
The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF)
A network of national organizations committed to equal opportunities, social justice, good community relations, respect for human rights and an end to discrimination based on age, disability, gender and gender identity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
Directgov - the official government website for citizens
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.
Community Legal Advice
Is funded by Legal Aid and provides free, confidential legal advice over the telephone about benefits, tax credits, debt, education, employment and housing problems. A range of self-help booklets and leaflets can also be accessed from the website in English, Welsh, Braille and audio.
Call 0845 345 345 (for free) and mention A4e.
Equality Britain, Directory of Opportunity 2009
This is a free resource listing national and regional equality related organisations, charities, etc. A4e have set up a direct distribution process to ensure all centres receive an up-dated copy annually. If you do not receive this directory go to the website and register your centre. You can also get the latest on equality legislation and other relevant information from the website: www.equalitybritain.co.uk/
The directory will provide details of organisations, charities and networks offering personal and legal support. A ‘useful contact’ list can be produced from this, plus any local groups or networks not listed in the directory.
