Grishma Bijukumar has recently been appointed as equality, diversity and inclusion lead at City Hearts.
Ms Bijukumar joins the organisation which have supported more than 3,000 people through the charity’s network of UK safe houses.
She brings expertise in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) from her former work in human resources for a consulting group, prior to which she was vice president of welfare and community for Lancaster University Student Union and member of the EDI committee.
Ms Bijukumar said: “I am very excited to join City Hearts’ journey - I was attracted to the role because here, people are truly at the heart of the organisation. We have some exciting initiatives coming up, including launching our City Hearts EDI Strategy in Spring 2022.
"We have also become Stonewall Diversity Champions and will be applying for the Workplace Equality Index next Autumn.”
Ed Newton, CEO of City Hearts, said: “As an organisation with a diverse workforce supporting diverse survivors who need our help, I am pleased to welcome Grishma to the team.
"Raising awareness will be a key part of Grishma’s role. We seek to develop an inclusive culture. To ensure our development, City Hearts is delighted to have signed up to Stonewall’s Diversity Champions charter.”
A Stonewall spokesperson commended City Hearts’ commitment, adding: “We are pleased to be adding City Hearts to our network. Stonewall works in partnership with a growing network to help create real change for the better.”
