Active Impact CIO

Active Impact CIO, registered as a charity under number 1189373, is a nonprofit organization based in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The organization focuses on creating inclusive opportunities for disabled children, young people, and adults.

Mission

Active Impact aims to ensure that disabled individuals have the same opportunities and choices as their non-disabled peers. This mission is achieved through various initiatives designed to enhance inclusivity within the community.

Activities

• Strategic Voice: Active Impact advocates for increased inclusivity by amplifying the voices of those who may face barriers.
• Training: The organization provides training to enhance the capacity of local bodies in becoming more inclusive.
• Grant-Funded Short Breaks Programme: This program supports the creation of accessible short breaks for disabled individuals, offering them respite and social interaction opportunities.

Values and Culture

Active Impact promotes a collaborative, creative, practical, and proactive culture. They strive for inclusivity in all aspects of their operations, emphasizing coproduction and inclusive practices in their structure and service delivery. The organization actively seeks to hire individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences of facing barriers to inclusion, supporting members from the disabled, deaf, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and various ethnic and faith communities. This commitment ensures an inclusive workplace where all team members can contribute freely without facing access barriers.

[1] https://www.activeimpact.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5149393 [3] https://www.activeimpact.org.uk/about-us/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5149393/contact-information [5] https://www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation/active-impact-cio