We are proud to celebrate the achievements of women within our business.
Laura Warwick won the 2023 Women in Rail Adeline Ginn unsung hero award for her work in the community.
Laura has been an absolute inspiration to her colleagues, customers, and the wider community of Runcorn, going BEYOND above and beyond to support local charities, especially those focusing on mental health support, making a huge difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the area. She has been a driving force behind national community initiatives, including leading Avanti's entire project to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
Avanti West Coast is proud to be a "Disability Confident Employer" which is level 2 of the government scheme supporting employers in ensuring disabled people, and those with long term health conditions, can fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace. The scheme aims to help employers to successfully recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
Avanti West Coast are committed to being a Menopause Friendly Employer. This means we are clear about how we support menopause in our organisation, creating an environment where menopause can be talked about easily, and putting the right support in place. We have clear guidance in place, as well as an active internal social media support group.
We are pleased to hold Investors in Diversity foundation status, as awarded by the National Centre for Diversity, and we are taking steps towards gaining full accreditation in 2024.
In a world where anyone can be anything, we all want the opportunity to be ourselves. That’s why we’re encouraging colleagues, customers and communities to share their spark. And when it comes to Pride, we’re proud to stand out.
We’re determined to make a difference. We’ve worked with the LGBTQ+ community and our Inclusion Council to raise the bar. At Avanti West Coast, we’re committed to creating a team that works for all of us. We know it’s not enough to say it – we must live it too. Every single day. That’s why we’ve introduced Live Proud. It’s a big part of our plans for inclusion and gives us a clear programme to work with our people to deliver an inclusion initiative that’s meaningful for everyone. That means more support in the community, too!
Live Proud is built into our everyday life at Avanti West Coast. From recruitment to development and the welfare of our workforce. But we’ve also partnered with wider community groups, such as LGBT Foundation and akt, to make sure we connect with people across our network and make a difference where it matters.
We’re just getting started and don’t plan on applying the brakes anytime soon. So, look out for more down the line, and remember – Live Proud.
