Fair Play News:

• Fair Play makes changes:
  
  
• Fair Play becomes a C.I.C. - The Fair Play Partnership has recently changed its structure from a 'LTD' company to a Community Interest Company (C.I.C).
  
  A C.I.C. is a new type of company, designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits for the public good. If you want to know more details on Community Interest Companies then please visit www.cicregulator.gov.uk
  
  
• Fair Play Moves Office - we have moved to SHINE, Harehills Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5HS. Our new phone number is 0113 388 0066 our email remains the same.

Other News and Information:

• Employment increases amongst older people- The rate of adults over the age of 50 who are in employment has increased over the past 50 years, population trends published by the ONS show. The data look at the economic activity of older people,as well as how their experiences have changed over the last 50 years. The increase in employment rates of over 50s varies according to socio-economic status, qualification level, marital status and caring commitments. Those aged between 50 and the state pension age holding managerial or professional jobs or with a degree (or equivalent) are most likely to be in employment. Married men between the ages of 50 and 69 who still live with a spouse are more likely to be economically active. The same group is also less likely to unemployed as a result of sickness. Those between the ages of 50 and state pension age are more likely to be in employment if they have mortgage commitments or dependent children.

Source: Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion, Inclusion e-briefing Newsletter- 28 September 2009

• Womens National Commission (WNC) Annual Report – The WNC have produced their annual report which shows findings for women in public life. For more information on this report please click here

Fair Play Events & Training:

No events are booked at the moment

Other Events:

to be announced

Current Project And Updates:

• Championing Diversity –Championing Diversity is a West Yorkshire wide programme in which The Fair Play Partnership is working with 25 large employers based in West Yorkshire to improve and develop their management of diversity.
  
  The project is fully funded through Yorkshire Forward and is part of the Access to Employment programme.
  
  To find out more click here.
  
  
• Worklessness Commission for 50+ - Fair Play and The Regional Forum presented the report compiled from their research to Rosie Winterton, MP, at St George's Centre, Leeds on 15th June.
  
  
• Aspire2009 - Following on from our success in 2008, Fair Play will continue to run the personal development course for women, called Aspire. We are also delivering this as an in-house company course either at your own premises or at an external venue to suit you. If you are interested in finding out more please visit our Aspire Page or contact Julie.
  
  
• Business Case for Diversity – Fair Play is a partner in a new project, led by York college and funded by the LSC and Yorkshire Forward, to encourage universities and other training providers in West Yorkshire to incorporate Equality & Diversity materials in their leadership and management programmes. For further information contact Sue Newton-Brown, Project Manager, York College on 01904770234 or e-mail Sue Newton-Brown.