The Co-operative Development Society Ltd (t/a CDS Co-operatives) recognises that groups and individuals have suffered, and continue to suffer from discrimination, that is direct [whether intentional or unintentional], indirect and institutionalised. 

The Society recognises the need for equality of opportunity and the management of diversity in all aspects of its operations including the provision of housing and employment. It is our intention to ensure that nobody receives less favourable treatment from us or agents acting on our behalf on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, marital status, responsibility for dependants, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender reassignment, social status, political, cultural or religious beliefs.

In working to eliminate discrimination, unfairness, inequality and disadvantage we will take practical action developing initiatives and interventions to promote and value diversity at all levels of the organisation.  As an organisation we actively recognise and manage diversity in the workplace in a strategic way, looking at innovative ways of changing the organisational culture and empowering the workforce.