Wolverhampton youth organisation becomes second in the world to receive employment acclaim
A Black Country charity has become the first of its kind in the world to receive a major award for the impeccable way in which it cares for its workforce.
The YMCA in Wolverhampton is the only branch of the youth organisation – one of 14,000 in 119 countries – to be presented with the international standard ISO 30415 in Human Resource Management: Diversity and Inclusion.
This makes it only the second body in the world to achieve such an accreditation.
The standard explores the attitudes of employers towards diversity and inclusion and the extent to which its systems, processes and behaviours are truly diverse and representational towards its employees.
YMCA CEO Steve Clay said: “I am delighted. Our region is made up of a rich tapestry of cultures represented by our staff and volunteers and in the many communities we serve.
“We are stronger through diversity and are committed to strive for an equitable and fair society for all.”
Councillor Beverley Momenabadi, the council’s cabinet member for children and young people, added: “Before becoming a councillor, I used to work for the charity and it has always been an organisation which is welcoming to the diverse communities surrounding it in Wolverhampton.
“It offers a number of amenities including youth services, nursery facilities, education and training and much more. I’m really proud to have this fantastic facility in my ward.”
A new £8.5 million YMCA ‘City Gateway’ resource centre was recently opened in the city off Cleveland Road, adjacent to the former Royal Hospital building.
The facility has 63 studio apartments for young professionals, a 115-place day nursery for local working families, a community training area, commercial/retail units for local service, and administration offices for all YMCA operations across the Black Country.
