The Gateshead Housing Company

Document Downloads: Equality and diversity

The following documents are available for download. Documents in PDF format can be read using Adobe Reader.

MS Word and Powerpoint documents can be read by using their respective applications or any alternatives.

Available downloads

Access to Services

Types of support available

Anti-poverty Strategy

The company's anti-poverty strategy

Bullying and Harassment Policy

Company policy on bullying and harassment

Census Ethnic Group Factsheet

Ethnic groups - some facts

Civil Partnership

Provides information on civil partnership in England and Wales

Community Cohesion Strategy 2008 - 2011

A framework to promote positive relationships and to ensure that no member of the community is disrespected, neglected, or disadvantaged.

Corporate Equality Plan

Highlights the company's commitment to equality and diversity

Equal Opportunities Policy

This policy document confirms the company's commitment to being an equal opportunities employer and is an integral part of every aspect of the Company's activities.

Equality Mark Level 3 - Assessment and Validation Report November 2007

Based on the findings of an assessment and validation carried out to examine the housing company's claim to have achieved Level 3 of the Equality Standard for Local Government.

Gender Equality Scheme

The Gateshead Housing Company's Gender Equality Scheme (2007 to 2010). This sets out our priorities and commitments over the next three years to Gender Equality.

Housing information for customers with learning difficulties

This information pack will help people with learning disabilities to find out more about housing and support options.

How to contact us

Improving access to services

The Gateshead Housing Company provides FREE support to customers
with diverse needs.

Information in other languages

The company can provide information in French, Portuguese, Polish, Slovak, Czech, Turkish, Chinese, Farsi, Sorani and Urdu and uses the Language Line service which interprets in 120 languages.

Other Languages

Other languages available for interpretation and translation.

  • Other Languages PDF (PDF)
  • Size: 1.28 MB
  • Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 14 secs)

Race Equality Scheme

Document to demonstrate the company's commitments to race equality.

Single equality scheme event for lesbians, gays and bi-sexuals

Gateshead’s lesbian, gay and bisexual community is being asked for views on a plan to ensure every resident gets the same quality of housing services.

Strategy Against Hate Crime and Harassment 2008/09 - 2011/12

The Gateshead Housing Company Single Equality Scheme 2009-2012

We will all need to do our bit to build a fairer, more harmonious community. This Single Equality Scheme sets out how we will play our part.

Young Persons' Housing Plan

Plan that explains the priorities, resources and partnerships to improve the housing opportunities for young people in Gateshead.