Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse

Who we are

The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) was established in 2017 (and registered as a charity in January 2023) as a creative response to a widespread societal problem. One in four women and one in six/seven men are likely to experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, with 2.1m people in the UK affected in 2022-3.

EIDA takes a dual approach to create change nationwide, by supporting employers to tackle domestic abuse, whilst also working with government, partners and academics to champion constructive change, leading to a society where survivors thrive, and where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

Our work spans the UK, supporting employers to play a key role in tackling domestic abuse, by raising awareness among their employees, reducing stigma, creating a culture where people can seek help, and providing life-changing support to those affected, including by signposting to expert external support.

What we do

• Raise awareness, inspire and support employers to tackle domestic abuse
• Offer the tools an employer needs to take effective action
• Share ideas so employers can learn from each other, through resources and events
• Work with government, partners and academics to provide the latest guidance and to champion change

Our culture and values

Our power lies in our ability to harness the ideas, knowledge and best practice of our network, developing and sharing tools and resources to help protect employees and their families. All our work is informed by our collaborative relationships with expert organisations in the domestic abuse sector and our Ambassadors.  Through greater awareness, relationship building, and the sharing of best practice EIDA aims to make systemic changes to the way domestic abuse is tackled in the UK.

EIDA’s core values are:

• Collaboration
• Empowerment
• Versatility
• Openness
• Kindness.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

EIDA aims for all team members, volunteers, trustees, job applicants and the people we come into contact with to be given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society.  We acknowledge that people may have different interpretations of the words equity, diversity and inclusion and have defined them below to ensure our team, and all those we work with and for, are united in our approach.

Equity: the quality of being fair and impartial, recognising that we do not all start at the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to ensure that people who may have fewer opportunities can access the tools they need to access the same, fair opportunities as their peers.

Diversity: recognising, respecting and valuing the benefits of different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Also, identifying and acknowledging under-representation, and taking active steps to address it.

Inclusion: actively embracing people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Creating an environment that enables us all to feel a sense of belonging, and where we can fulfil our potential together.