Category Guidance Note

Equality Act 2010 – Charity Projects and Protected Characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 allows charities to create projects for various disadvantaged groups without requiring all beneficiaries to share the same protected characteristic. Charities can address intersectional needs, ensuring fairness and proportionality rather than uniformity. The law supports diverse services for women, trans people, and others facing unique challenges.

Responding to Misinformation on Workplace Facilities and the Law

This guidance note counters misinformation surrounding the “law is clear” campaign regarding trans inclusion in facilities. It provides HR, EDI, and legal teams with factual responses based on the Equality Act 2010, illustrating that inclusion is lawful and necessary for compliance, emphasizing the importance of dignity and proportionality in workplace policies.