Bespoke training courses
Liverpool Housing Trust
In-house Programme for managers – ‘Managing Diversity’

“Interesting, thought-provoking, useful to my job. The right amount of time spent looking at diversity in its widest meaning.”– Claire Wilde

“The course encouraged interactivity and participation”– Angela Ball

“Really enjoyed the training and found the way the subject of equality and diversity was delivered was excellent… thought provoking”– Jo Phillips

“I liked the discussion aspects of the training – informal and relaxed”– Soeb Patel

“The training was not what I had expected. It was interesting and refreshing to look at diversity and how this can be positive rather than standard equal opps training” – Helen Clark.

Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association
In-house Programme across the organisation - ‘Promoting equal opportunities, diversity and organisational well-being’

“Topical for me as I lead on diversity….. This programme assisted more than just awareness on diversity. It was also a forum for the organisation to debate issues and improve ‘well-being’. Emanuela [the trainer] …makes you question the topic and think about it in a very different way to previous courses. Thank you Emanuela. Job well done!”- Ceri Lewis, Director of Housing Services

“[I liked] the detail, the extensive knowledge of the subject the trainer has. I really enjoyed it. I learned a huge amount and I thought the trainer was excellent.” – Abby White

“An excellent series of days, well planned and presented” – David Whitehead, Chief Executive

Seminars
Engaging with BME Communities – Practical Ideas for Housing Providers
This seminar was hosted by the Race Equality Network in Leeds in July 2004
The aim of the seminar was to give housing providers practical ideas on how to improve their consultation with BME communities by showcasing examples of successful good practice from other organisations.

Some feedback from delegates at this event…

“This seminar was first class” – Stephen Towler, Tenant Involvement Officer, Leeds North West Homes

“An interesting and informative day. Thank you.” – Les Garner, Housing Services Officer, Havelok Housing

“I enjoyed the range of speakers which covered a wide variation of subjects within the topic.” – Rebecca Reinsch, Policy Officer, Accent Group Ltd.

“Very informative and speakers inspirational.” – Nick Mardon, Tenant Participation Officer, Irwell Valley Housing Association.

“Informal, well organised, good selection of speakers, comfortable venue, appropriate topic.” – Helen Shields, Resident Involvement Manager, The Regenda Group

Consultants, Contractors and Race Equality – ‘Delivering the Goods’

This half day seminar was organised and hosted by the Race Equality Network in Leeds in June 2003. It aimed to address one of the areas in which the Network is frequently asked for advice, ie how procurement practices can be used to promote diversity. The seminar offered practical examples of initiatives to increase the use of BME contractors and consultants within the sector and how to monitor and support existing suppliers to improve their performance on race equality.

Some feedback from delegates at the event...

“Practical applications that can be used by RSLs…. excellent format – short, punchy and practical.” – Paul Hillard, Headrow Housing Group

“Excellent – very relevant to my Association’s maintenance requirements.” – Robin Lowson, Sanctuary Housing Association.