Open To All Charter
This Charter has been developed with the help of the BBPA’s members and it aims to enact real, long-term change on diversity and inclusion.
Every organisation will be at a different stage in their diversity and inclusion journey; this Charter seeks to ensure a sector-wide commitment from the beer and pub industry to being diverse and inclusive.
The Charter is a broad guide and we encourage each signatory to use it alongside the toolkit to develop their own organisational actions and targets to track progress on diversity and inclusion.
The BBPA is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remains core issue for our sector and will ensure this Charter is a living document that is discussed, revisited and enacted by our members as well as within our own organisation.
“From production through to hospitality, the alcohol industry is a key part of the UK economy, and the Open To All Charter is a positive statement in how we create and sustain inclusive workplaces. Every part of our sector has a role to play in ensuring we are diverse, inclusive, and accessible to all who want to play their part in its future growth.”
"Hospitality Ulster is more than happy to mark the third anniversary of BBPA's Open to All Charter and become a supporter of the charter. Hospitality Ulster is fully supportive of the Charter's mission to creating an open and diverse hospitality sector.
"The hospitality industry offers diverse employment opportunities at various entry levels and we are committed to ensuring clear career pathways for those eager to progress. We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand that attracting and retaining a diverse workforce from all backgrounds is essential to the sustainable growth of our sector."
"Open To All is a valuable charter that helps to develop ways of working that are inclusive and where diversity is encouraged across all parts of our industry. On this, its third anniversary, the NACM is pleased to become a supporter alongside the brewing and pub sectors. We all recognise that we can only succeed in the long term if we ensure that everyone, from every walk of life, feels welcomed and safe."
"We know that people’s backgrounds, experiences and needs are different. We work hard to reflect that in the way we offer support and work together. We fully support the Open To All Charter for the pub and brewing sector. We are always learning, and we are committed to making the Licensed Trade Charity a place where everyone feels they belong."
“We are proud to support this key initiative which puts diversity and inclusion at the centre of the pub and brewing sector.
“Pub is The Hub recognises the importance of having diverse and inclusive local pubs for publicans, their staff and customers.”
“We believe that publicans with their pubs can be the glue that holds many communities together offering new services and activities in a welcoming space which is relevant to everyone.”
"Only A Pavement Away is proud to be a supporter and partner of the BBPA. Not only does the BBPA do an amazing & tireless job in supporting its Members but it also is deeply involved within the communities it represents. BBPA has always supported, promoted and been involved in the work that Only A Pavement Away does, a key driver in helping us achieve our Ambitions."
“We wholeheartedly support the BPPA’s Open to All Charter, its commitments are all things we stand by, here at the Portman Group both our hiring policies and our approach as an employer. We’re pleased to see this pledge across the sector and are pleased to commit to uphold these important commitments to ensure the sustainable growth of the pub and brewing industry and the wider industry as a whole.”
“Being part of a welcoming and inclusive society, community, social venue or workplace is hugely important. Everyone should feel genuinely welcomed, included and safe and Drinkaware are proud to support these ambitions both in our own organisation and as part of our wider network.”
"It is vital that pubs remain safe and welcoming spaces for both staff and customers alike, and that has always been a key objective for National Pubwatch. The BBPA’s Open To All charter helps the pub sector achieve that, and in doing so it will have a positive influence in keeping pubs at the heart of their communities, across the whole of the UK.”
“We are proud to support and sign the #OpenToAll Diversity and Inclusion Charter. The night time economy is built on creativity and community, and diversity must be at its heart. This Charter offers vital guidance for organisations at all stages of their inclusion journey. We are committed to working with the BBPA and industry partners to turn these principles into action. By using the Charter and toolkit, we aim to create safer, more inclusive spaces that reflect and serve our diverse communities. This is an important step forward, and we’re dedicated to making it count.”
"The WSTA supports industry-wide efforts - including The Open To All Charter - which seek to improve diversity and promote inclusivity throughout the alcohol sector."
"WiHTL is pleased to support the BPPA’s Open to All Charter on its 3rd anniversary. Inclusion is essential to the hospitality sector’s success and in signing the BPPA Charter, organisations are showing a clear commitment to dignity, safety and opportunities for all in the industry.
As the only inclusion Collaboration Community in the sector, WiHTL recognises the power of collective action in driving cultural change. By supporting initiatives like the Open to All Charter we collectively commit to create a more inclusive and equitable industry and we’re proud to stand alongside the BPPA in that shared mission."
“WineGB has been driving forward action for equity and inclusion within UK wine and beyond. We take an action approach and provide practical support from the free for all alcohol safeguarding toolkit, our people support hub, and coming this year our member only hiring toolkit. Given our work we feel well placed to show our support for broader measures within the Open To All Charter. We welcome the opportunity to work across the hospitality and alcohol sectors, showing an industry wide coalition taking action, and see it as a point of pride and recognition to be the first outside of beer to have been invited to sign.”
