Become an accredited organisation
Join over 300 organisations across England and Wales committed to creating safer workplaces and communities, taking action to prevent violence against women and girls.
Make sure your organisation is a place where sexist jokes aren’t brushed off, inappropriate behaviour isn’t ignored, and people feel comfortable speaking up.
Accreditation is not an award or a one-off achievement. It is an ongoing commitment to creating an environment where people feel safe, supported and able to speak up, and where everyone understands the part they can play in preventing violence against women and girls.
Your organisation will be supported by White Ribbon UK to build on what you’re already doing, bring people together and make positive changes to policies and culture, and the wider networks you work with.
Why White Ribbon UK?
White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in England and Wales working to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) by engaging men and boys to be part of the solution. We do this by challenging the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to it.
We want women and girls to live free from the fear of violence, which is why we work with people, organisations and communities to challenge the attitudes and behaviours that allow it to happen.
Our work helps organisations understand the role they can play and gives people the knowledge and confidence to make a difference.
What does it mean to be White Ribbon Accredited?
Becoming White Ribbon Accredited shows that your organisation is committed to having a culture where everyone feels safe, equal and respected.
It’s an opportunity to look at what you’re already doing, celebrate what’s working well and identify where you can do more.
Accreditation isn’t just about changes in the workplace either, it has a much wider impact. That might be inside the workplace, through the services you provide, or with the wider communities and networks you work with.
You’ll create an Action Plan with our support, based on what matters most to your organisation and the communities you work with. Over the next three years, we’ll be there to support you put the plan into practice, keep the momentum going, show progress, and make culture change part of everyday working life. The Action Plan is based on four key areas: leadership, culture change, raising awareness, and engaging men and boys.
Could your organisation become Accredited?
Good news! Any organisation, of any size, can apply for White Ribbon Accreditation.
We’re proud to support organisations from lots of different sectors across England and Wales.
Our Accredited Organisations include local authorities and councils, sports clubs, NHS and healthcare organisations, schools, colleges and universities, businesses and large corporate workplaces, charities and community organisations.
Whatever your size or sector, if you’re committed to creating a safer, more respectful and equal culture then you can get involved.
It’s not about being perfect. Every organisation is different, and everyone starts from a different place.
As a White Ribbon Accredited Organisation, you will:
Show your commitment to preventing harassment, abuse and violence
Give staff the knowledge and confidence to speak up and support others
Make sure staff know where to find help and support
Build a workplace where people feel safe, included and respected
Support positive changes in your workplace and for the communities and you work with
Be part of a growing network of organisations with over 700,000 employees
What benefits do you get by becoming Accredited?
Get support from White Ribbon UK to develop and deliver a three-year Action Plan.
Access the exclusive hub and its range of resources including use of the Accredited logo.
Take part in webinars and ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions.
Receive a Resources Pack and White Ribbon Accreditation plaque to display.
Get an exclusive discount on the White Ribbon shop and training.
Hear from organisations already taking part!
We know that every organisation is different, and that’s why every organisation approaches Accreditation in its own way with White Ribbon UK’s support. Here’s what some of our accredited organisations have said about their experience.
Ready to start your journey?
Every organisation starts somewhere. You do not need to have all the answers already. What matters is being ready to show your commitment to making an environment where everyone feels safe and respected.
Organisations from different sectors and at different stages of their journey can apply for Accreditation. The first step is to speak to our team about where your organisation is now, what you want to achieve and whether Accreditation is right for you.