VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is proud to have achieved the LGBT Silver Charter Accreditation.
The LGBT Charter is a programme run by LGBT Youth Scotland, which supports organisations to proactively include LGBTQ+ people in every aspect of their work.
As part of achieving the charter, we’ve started offering new LGBT Awareness Training to staff and volunteers, and enhanced our inclusivity policies and our advice and information for LGBT carers.
The accreditation lasts for three years, and ensures that VOCAL is an inclusive place for our staff and volunteers, as well as carers and their families.
Lucy Butterworth, Carer Services Manager at VOCAL, said:
“We are delighted to have achieved the Silver Charter Accreditation. We work hard to make VOCAL a warm and welcoming space for everyone, and this accreditation affirms that. We’re excited to keep building on this achievement, to ensure that VOCAL continues to be an inclusive environment.”
Ann Marriot, Youth Work Manager at LGBT Scotland, said:
“It has been a real privilege to support VOCAL on their journey to achieving LGBT Charter Silver. Their commitment to meaningful consultation, strong leadership, and turning insight into action truly stood out. This is inclusion at its best, and their work is helping create lasting, positive change for staff, carers, and communities.”
For more information about the LGBT Silver Charter Accreditation, please visit the LGBT Youth Scotland website. You can find information and support for LGBT carers on the VOCAL website and the LGBT Health and Wellbeing website.
