About us
Who we are
We are a housing association, providing homes and support across West Yorkshire. As a community benefit society we are here to serve the interests of our local communities.
We have a strong purpose to tackle inequality and create opportunities for fulfilled, healthy lives. This starts with a good home in a neighbourly community.
We provide 3,400 homes across West Yorkshire for lots of different types of households. This includes homes for families, supported housing for older people, student homes, shared ownership homes and homes for affordable and market rent. But our work goes beyond providing homes for people.
We also offer a wide range of support services including assistance for families, young people, older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, people experiencing domestic violence, and homeless people. And we run Thrive, a community venue in Dewsbury.
We are led by our board and executive team, who bring together a wealth of different experiences and skills. We work together knowing that, by listening and learning, we can make a difference in the lives of people in West Yorkshire.
Our culture and values
We Put People First
We Love Making A Difference
We Actively Listen And Learn
We Collaborate Creatively
We Earn Trust Through Our Actions
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) sits at the heart of our vision for a sustainable and just society.
At Connect we believe everyone should be treated fairly and have access to opportunities. We aim to create environments where customers and colleagues feel they belong, where everyone’s talents are recognised, and people feel valued and respected. Diversity matters to us, because differences help make the places where we live and work stronger.
Our EDI Strategy sets out our approach. Our current EDI objectives are focused on:
- Ensuring our EDI commitments are embedded in our culture.
- Providing fair access to homes and services.
- Improving our data so that we understand the implications of decisions we make.
- Having a diverse workforce and Board that is representative of the local population.
- Hearing the voices of our diverse customers because everyone’s voice matters and opinion counts.
As well as complying with the Equality Act 2010, in providing protection for people against discrimination or harassment because they have (are perceived to have or are associated with someone who has) a protected characteristic, and with the ‘Public Sector Equality Duty’, in the current economic environment our social purpose is more important than ever in tackling the inequalities in our society.
Read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement.