Equalities
We recognise and value the diversity of our residents and staff. We have a duty as an employer, service provider and community leader to eliminate discrimination and promote equalities.
This commitment is outlined in our Equalities framework 2008-2011, which includes our equal opportunities policy in employment and services. The framework also includes a number of equality schemes required by law, including our:
- Race equality scheme
- Disability equality scheme
- Gender equality scheme
Equalities framework - summary
A summary of the CityWest Homes Equalities Framework can be downloaded below.
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - English
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Arabic
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Bengali
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Chinese
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Farsi
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - French
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Portuguese
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Serbo Croat
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Spanish
- CityWest Homes equalities framework summary - Urdu
Equalities - performance
Our performance against equalities targets is measured and reported in a number of ways, including:
- Quarterly equalities briefings
- Annual reports
- Equality impact assessments
Annual reports
Our performance on equalities and diversity is reported annually to the CityWest Homes board.
Equality impact assessments (EIA)
An EIA is a thorough and systematic analysis of a policy, procedure, or process. The primary function of the EIA should be to determine the extent of the differential impact upon relevant equality groups.
We have developed a generic model for equality impact assessments in conjunction with Westminster City Council.

