Howells aims to be an inclusive organisation, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and is committed to promoting fair and equal chances for all to develop their full potential and the removal of barriers and disadvantage experienced by certain groups. Howells respects and values the diversity of its employees and clients.

Howells believes that ensuring equality of opportunity will enable us to understand the needs of our clients and to provide the best possible service.

Howells will:

• Treat all individuals in a fair and equal manner, irrespective of disability, sex, race, age, religion or belief, marital status, sexual orientation, family circumstances, social and economic status or other irrelevant distinction;
• Promote good relations between individuals from different groups;
• Recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within current and potential employees;
•  Foster a culture based on trust and mutual respect;
• Undertake a programme of education and action to make equality policies effective;
• Periodically monitor progress towards achieving equality of opportunity
• Communicate the promotion of equality and diversity and procedures to equality of opportunity