12 May 2008

PROGRESS AWARDED NAVAJO CHARTERMARK

PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP has been awarded the Navajo charter mark in recognition of its work towards offering a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) friendly service.

The Leyland-based Housing Association received the award for the development of its Equality and Diversity policies to encompass LGBT issues at a special ceremony held in South Ribble.

The organisation   is dedicated   to  Equality and Diversity   throughout it's delivery of housing and related services  ,   and  the internal E&D working group has been at the forefront of  raising  awareness of equality issues across the organisation and in its communities. The team has organised awareness events and training courses, and developed literature to enhance its service delivery to LGBT customers.

The Navajo Chartermark was launched in Lancashire to recognise private, public, voluntary and community sector organisations, which take positive steps to welcome and encompass LGBT issues within their organisation or service provision.

Jacqui  De-Rose, Chief Executive of Progress Housing Group said: 'We are extremely pleased to have received this award. We have a very active and dedicated Equality and Diversity Group at Progress, and we are all committed to ensuring that all our customers receive the service they   need in a professional, fair and open manner.'

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