Equality and Diversity

As a Christian homelessness charity, we believe every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our mission is rooted in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, who showed particular care for the poor, the marginalised, and the excluded. 

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and challenging injustice in all that we do. We serve individuals facing homelessness regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or background. We do not discriminate and we strive to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors is welcomed, supported, and treated fairly. 

Our Christian ethos motivates us to love and serve unconditionally. We do not require those we house or help to share our beliefs. We and our partner churches work alongside people of all faiths and none, united in a shared goal to restore dignity, hope, and opportunity to those experiencing homelessness. 

Partnership with churches is at the heart of Hope into Action’s operating model: we exist to empower churches to end homelessness. We also have an intentional culture of prayer, action and reflection in every team. It is vital, therefore, that all HiA UK staff are committed to this approach and can demonstrate the faith and experience that will enable them to implement and preserve our Christian ethos. 

We actively seek to create an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff, volunteers, and tenants alike. We are committed to continuous learning, listening, and improvement to ensure that our work reflects both our Christian commitments and our deep respect for the diversity of the communities we serve. 

Read our full Equality and Diversity Policy here