We live by our values and are proud of the diversity of our communities. We strive to create spaces where you can live happily, feel included, be respected and be yourself!
We are committed to you and to providing secure, welcoming, and friendly environments and communities, free from racism, sexism, sexual misconduct, violence, bullying, and any form of sexual, physical, verbal or emotional abuse by staff, residents, contractors, or stakeholders, either in person or online.
ISHA works in the heart of London and is committed to recognising diversity and embracing the opportunities and challenges it presents for us as a landlord, service provider, and employer.
Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy (PDF, 1mb) sets out our intentions and actions towards being a diverse and inclusive organisation. We work within this framework and current legislation and codes of practice to achieve equality of access and provision within our services.
ISHA’s equality, diversity and inclusion strategy (PDF, 1mb) was approved by the Board in March 2023 and is due for review in December 2024.
Our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy progress updates outline our progress against the strategy and the agreed-upon next steps.
While we have made some progress on our ambitions for ED&I in the second year of the strategy, there is still more to be done to achieve our objectives. To align with the extension of our strategic plan (PDF, 1.6MB) 
for an additional year and to provide more time to deliver outstanding objectives, the Board agreed at the March 2025 Board meeting to also extend the EDI strategy by one year.
Delivery in the final year of our plan will be driven by an action plan targeting the outstanding objectives.
We are very clear that the strategy starts from a place of inspiration, not regulation, and that we are driven by the conviction that equality, diversity, and inclusion principles should be central to an organisation founded on seeking to redress some of the world’s ills.
Significant progress has been made in some areas of our strategy, with prioritisation and refocusing on others for 2024/25 after experiencing some delays.
In carrying out our equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy (PDF, 1mb), ISHA aims to assist disadvantaged groups in gaining access to our services. We work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to achieve this.
As an employer, ISHA encourages job applicants from all sections of the community and seeks to maintain a workforce that reflects the composition of the communities and areas we work in.
If you have any questions or want more information about our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy (PDF, 1mb), email news@isha.co.uk.
