We are proud to announce that Women Connect First is now an Accredited Living Wage Employer.
Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Women Connect First receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45, higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour.
The Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually based on living costs. It gives employers the confidence they are paying a wage that meets everyday needs, not just the government minimum. Over 16,000 accredited employers have secured over £4.1 billion of pay rises for low paid workers since 2011 and made a profound difference to millions of lives around the UK.
We’re delighted that Women Connect First has joined the movement of over 16,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.
www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage
This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to fairness, dignity and valuing the people who make our work possible. Ensuring that everyone who works with us is paid the real Living Wage is an important step in creating a more equitable and supportive workplace.
As we mark 25 years of Women Connect First, this achievement is part of our continued dedication to fairness, empowerment and building stronger communities for women.
Thank you to our staff, partners and supporters who have been part of this journey with us. Here’s to the next chapter!