Sunrise Diversity

Who we are

About Sunrise Diversity

Sunrise Diversity is a charity dedicated to ending discrimination and creating connected, inclusive communities where everyone feels like they belong. For over 10 years, we have grown from a volunteer led community group into a trusted organisation, led by the voices of the diverse people we support. We provide safe, welcoming spaces, classes, advocacy, and social opportunities that help people build confidence, reduce isolation, and strengthen relationships. By celebrating diversity and challenging discrimination, we aim to create communities where every individual is welcomed and supported.

Our new five-year See Me project, funded through a long-term grant, allows us to expand our work across Northern Devon, particularly for migrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others facing social or geographic isolation. The project strengthens connections through ESOL English classes, safe spaces, social opportunities, and advocacy, while working with local authorities, partners, and volunteers to embed inclusion across services and community life. Joining Sunrise means contributing to a team that helps people connect, grow, and belong, making rural communities more equitable, welcoming, and supportive for everyone.

Our culture and values

Our values

Celebrate

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and bring it to the forefront in our communities. Celebrating our differences creates lasting change in the lives of everyone in the community.

Challenge

We challenge discrimination towards diverse individuals, those who experience racism, structural and societal inequalities, and actively work towards equity for all.

Change

We change attitudes by bringing out the best in people across the community, for positive conversations and connections with all individuals.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Sunrise Diversity is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace where equality of opportunity is actively promoted and unlawful discrimination is not tolerated. We value and respect the diversity of our staff, volunteers, service users and the wider community, recognising that every individual has unique experiences and needs.

We are committed to eliminating discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other prohibited conduct, while advancing equality of opportunity and fostering positive relationships between people from all backgrounds. Our approach is guided by the Equality Act 2010 and applies across recruitment, employment, volunteering, service delivery and partnerships.

We ensure fairness through inclusive recruitment and selection practices, equal access to training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements where appropriate, and workplace adjustments to support individual needs. All staff and volunteers receive guidance on their rights and responsibilities regarding equality, diversity and inclusion.