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Plymouth’s Anchor Institutions Unite in a Pioneering Example of Civic Collaboration to Tackle Inequality and Build a Thriving City Plymouth’s four largest employers—Plymouth City Council, University of Plymouth, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, and Babcock International—have today formally signed a Civic Engagement Agreement, a pioneering commitment to address the root causes of inequality and drive inclusive, city-wide transformation.

Plymouth Charter are standing with Foster for Plymouth encouraging businesses to support our foster carers and make the world of difference. Here's a list of actions businesses and individuals can do to help our young people in care.

"Young Voices," is a series of 30 short videos showcasing the diverse perspectives of people aged 17-30 living and working in Plymouth.

Make a business resolution to improve the health of your workforce to future proof your organisation and local community.

We are shining a light on International Women’s Day events taking place throughout Plymouth and with Plymouth Charter Signatories...

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of business, success is often measured by financial achievements, sales and professional...

Historically, Plymouth has: Low skill, low wage roles Low business density Low job density Less flexible working conditions Low female...

The Plymouth Charter - 30 Voices Great opportunity to help shape our future: The Plymouth Charter is committed to developing a fairer,...

The Plymouth Charter were the Gold Sponsor for this year's Plymouth Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Festival. Below are some of the...

The Plymouth Charter is a free, voluntary scheme and charter mark to help Plymouth’s businesses to commit a fairer, greener future for...

Earlier this month, we ran an event, in collaboration with Danielle Haskings, Senior Social Value Manager at Willmott Dixon, that...

The West Country Women Awards – where recognition is key! From all walks of life, every corner of our communities, our goal is to...

The West Country Women Awards – where recognition is key! From all walks of life, every corner of our communities, our goal is to...

The West Country Women Awards – where recognition is key! From all walks of life, every corner of our communities, our goal is to...

Lifelong Learning Week is a celebration of the power of learning to transform peoples’ lives. Coordinated by Festival of Learning,...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Key terms Some of the terms used when discussing the environmental impact of...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Other useful resources PCC’s Information and advice for businesses Some information put...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Grants and funding​ Green Tourism Accreditation Destination Plymouth has launched an...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Reducing the impact of buildings​ There are several ways that the impact of buildings...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Reducing the impact of transport​ There are several ways that you can work to reduce...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Calculating carbon emissions Introduction Some key terminology used in this section:...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Environmental vulnerabilities and adaption​ Introduction Several the predicted impacts...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Having an environmental policy What is an environmental policy? An environmental policy...

You are here: Toolkits > Environmental Toolkits > Why take action on climate? The latest UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...

Celebrations for World Youth Skills Day is started by the United Nations General Assembly where they had adopted a resolution to declare...

We are thrilled to unveil our refreshed brand and visual identity. Over a year and a half since the Resurgam Charter launched, and after...

In collaboration with Skills Launchpad Plymouth, we want to talk to Employers in Plymouth regarding inclusive employment and upskilling...

We are seeking to establish a network of people to advocate for inclusive growth activity across the city. What is the ambassador role?...

We are seeking establish a network of businesses who can act as role models and demonstrate their experiences of making Plymouth’s...

One of the most fundamental financial benefits of an inclusive growth approach is improved productivity because people are healthier and...

Plymouth’s economy is driven by a small number of sectors that includes marine / maritime and manufacturing, where the full time, well...

According to the OECD (2015), inclusive growth is "economic growth that creates opportunities for all segments of the population and...

Providing employees with opportunities for volunteering has become a vital aspect of employee engagement for most corporations. The...

The Plymouth Online Directory (POD) a community-based directory with a focus on health, social and wellbeing services. The POD has a...

The UK Gov website provides guidance on hiring an apprentice and the several steps you need to take. To find out more information, visit...

Skills Launchpad Plymouth – the City’s one-stop-shop for skills, training, education, careers and jobs. Skills Launchpad Plymouth...

National Careers Service offers courses to help you and your employees learn new skills or change jobs. Including general skills that...

Upskilling is a longer-term investment in augmenting the knowledge, skills, and competencies that help employees advance their careers....

Upskilling has become a vital part of keeping your team productive. With the elimination of some jobs and the rapid changes happening in...

The diversity and inclusion agenda is one which has, for many businesses, been a driving force behind the evolution of recruitment...

Sarah Cordivano is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Governance for Eruope's leading fashion and lifestyle brand, Zalando...

"The moral case for pay fairness across all ethnic groups is self-evident. Yet, we still await the consultation response to the 2018 UK...

Tech Nation has provided a Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit with actionable insights and guidance to help founders build diverse and...

Diversity & Inclusion data provides valuable information to guide long-term decisions and may make your business more appealing to...

Finding inclusive stock photography for marketing and advertising use where different people from varied backgrounds and representation...

Good design sets a brand apart. It helps to convey what’s being offered to the customer. And it connects tangible brand attributes with...

Marketers should ensure that the use of stereotypes in advertising will not cause serious or widespread offence. Marketers should not use...

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 covers a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible. Following...

Inclusive design may seem like the domain of UX designers and web developers. But social media marketers should practice it, too. Several...

Inclusive Design is a methodology, born out of digital environments, that enables and draws on the full range of human diversity. Most...