Charity Horizons

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Charity Horizons
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Harrogate Neighbours (HNHA) exists to support and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people across the region, transforming lives and empowering the community on a daily basis! With over 50 years of experience, they provide a vast range of services ranging from meals on wheels in the community to residential care (at their homes in Starbeck and Boroughbridge). The charity s values focus on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and the incredible staff team deliver an uncompromised standard of care to all. Following a hugely successful restructure we are recruiting 2 pivotal new roles into this life affirming organisation and are looking for passionate and talented individuals able to take on the challenge of leading the charity through this exciting next phase. Are you a transformational strategic leader with experience in the care, charity or housing sector? We would love to hear from you! The Role The Director of Service Development is a strategic role, responsible for the development and growth of services across HNHA. Duties will include: Responsibility for the people strategy, HR processes and marketing. Accountability for the implementation and development of the organisational strategy, including HNHA s hospitability and community engagement projects. Identifying and exploring opportunities for strategic service expansion, improvement and innovation. Responsibility for partnership strategy and building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders. Developing and delivering a robust people strategy and managing and supporting departmental leaders. The Person We are looking for a talented strategic leader with prior experience in a senior role within the care, housing, or charity sector. With extensive experience in HR management, people strategy and service delivery and growth, you should also have excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills. This is a leadership role so we are looking for someone inspiring, someone who can lead the team and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Passion for the cause is key we are looking for an individual who will rise to the challenge of ensuring HNHA continues to change lives across the region! Why HNHA? Not only does HNHA care deeply for the people it serves in the community, but it also provides a wonderfully supportive working culture. Spending even a short time at the residential homes, or with the staff team, shows you what a special place this truly is. Following a successful restructure, this is a hugely exciting time to join the charity as they embark on the next phase of their journey. Benefits include: Health insurance from WPA 3 x Life cover with company pension Paid massages 1-to-1 Support Sessions: Fully paid and tailored for your personal growth. Long Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with rewards. Annual staff awards evening Events for Staff & Families: Regular gatherings to foster connection and fun. Access to Blue Light card Free on-site car park Free meals on shift as well as tea, coffee and water Nearby station and buses for commuting. The role will be predominantly based out of The Cuttings, in Harrogate, but there will also be the option for some flexibility and hybrid working. To express your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact the team below. Please note that 1st stage interviews will be held on the 7th / 8th October and 2nd stage on Monday 20th October 2025. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen, Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Harrogate Neighbours (HNHA) exists to support and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people across the region, transforming lives and empowering the community on a daily basis! With over 50 years of experience, they provide a vast range of services ranging from meals on wheels in the community to residential care (at their homes in Starbeck and Boroughbridge). The charity s values focus on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and the incredible staff team deliver an uncompromised standard of care to all. Following a hugely successful restructure we are recruiting 2 pivotal new roles into this life affirming organisation and are looking for passionate and talented individuals able to take on the challenge of leading the charity through this exciting next phase. Are you a financial strategic leader with experience across governance, IT and compliance? We would love to hear from you! The Role The Director of Finance, IT & Compliance will be accountable for ensuring there is robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management throughout the organisation. Duties will include: Providing strategic advice, guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO, Board and associated committees on all issues related to financial matters. Providing robust financial due diligence and producing accurate and timely internal financial reports to support decision-making. Ensuring IT services are robust, compliant and futureproofed. Acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the organisation. Collaborating with the CEO and Board to develop and implement strategies for diversifying income streams. The Person We are looking for an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified accountant with significant experience operating in a senior financial position. With extensive experience in managing budgets, audits, and financial reporting, you should also have the ability to oversee, improve and implement financial systems, policies, and processes. Although charity or housing sector experience would be advantageous, we are also happy to look at people wanting to gain experience in this area providing they have knowledge of UK financial regulations, charity governance and compliance within housing providers. This is a leadership role so we are looking for a strong strategic thinker, someone inspiring, and a person who can lead the team and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Passion for the cause is key we are looking for an individual who will rise to the challenge of ensuring HNHA continues to change lives across the region. Why HNHA? Not only does HNHA care deeply for the people it serves in the community, but it also provides a wonderfully supportive working culture. Spending even a short time at the residential homes, or with the staff team, shows you what a special place this truly is. Following a successful restructure, this is a hugely exciting time to join the charity as they embark on the next phase of their journey. Benefits include: Health insurance from WPA 3 X Life cover with company pension Paid massages 1-to-1 Support Sessions: Fully paid and tailored for your personal growth. Long Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with rewards. Annual staff awards evening Events for Staff & Families: Regular gatherings to foster connection and fun. Access to Blue Light card Free on-site car park Free meals on shift as well as tea, coffee and water Nearby station and buses for commuting. The role will be hybrid with the option to work flexibly from home and The Cuttings, in Harrogate. To express your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact the team below. Please note that 1st stage interviews will be held on the 7th / 8th October and 2nd stage on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen, Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Aug 25, 2025
Full time
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. They provide exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers, and their families. Last year, they cared for 1,200 patients. Their mission is simple but powerful: to help families make the most of the time they have together, even in the most difficult of circumstances. It was a moment of grief, yes, but also one of relief. Mum was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. And as we said our final goodbyes, we knew she was at peace. We are incredibly grateful for the care, the memories, and the love we had shared in those final days while Mum was at Dove House. - Family member of a patient We are thrilled to be partnering with the fabulous Dove House Hospice, to grow their fundraising team and increase their impact. Would you like to be part of a team that raises vital funds to support patients and their families, and ensures that their services are always available for those who need them? If so, we would love to hear from you. The Role This a pivotal, brand-new, role that will support the thriving fundraising team. Reporting directly to the Senior Fundraiser, the main purpose of the Community Fundraising and Engagement Assistant is to raise awareness across the region, and increase income to fund vital hospice care. Main responsibilities include: Building rewarding and individually tailored life-long relationships with supporters, to ensure they feel passionate, engaged and invested in the future provision of hospice care. Supporting the fundraisers to develop and promote fundraising appeals including the lottery Engaging, educating, inspiring and introducing new supporters and volunteers Maximising income, using a donor-centric, tailored approach The Person We are looking for someone with exceptional planning and organisational skills and with experience in successfully building and managing relationships. You will need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and be confident presenting and networking. You should be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people, and deliver engaging talks and presentations. In this role you will be a proud ambassador for the hospice, and have the exciting opportunity to represent them within the local community! Perhaps most importantly, you should align with the hospice values being passionate, positive and professional. Please note that this role will require a full UK driving license, access to your own vehicle, and involve travel to the hospice and surrounding area. You will also be required to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekends. If you would like more information, or to apply for this role we would love to hear from you please contact us. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie, Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic philanthropy and partnerships manager to lead the philanthropy team. We require someone who has demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising or has strong transferable skills. It is essential that you have experience in managing people at a senior level to lead a team of five philanthropy fundraisers. Everything the team do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology ensuring they have the best possible experience and outcomes. They provide funding over and above what the NHS is able to provide. The charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive gold standard care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the charity s office in Manchester however there may be some opportunity for occasional working from home. If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North West, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Please note that the role is home based with regular travel to Leeds for internal meetings, and to local trauma centres. The post-holder will work across the northern region, and will ideally live in the North West, Yorkshire or the North East. Travel costs will be reimbursed Day One Trauma Support began with a courageous mission for trauma care excellence from a leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon and his patients. Today, the organisation exists to make that vital support available to everyone, everywhere. Day One Trauma Support is the only charity supporting all major trauma patients, regardless of their type of injury. They offer practical and emotional support to anyone who has experienced major trauma in the UK through their national support offer. With caseworkers in seven major trauma centres, a growing base of supporters and a passionate team of staff and volunteers, they are making a real difference to people at a time when they are extremely vulnerable, and their services are in high demand. A catastrophic event can change everything. Every year, across England and Wales, there are 20,000 major trauma cases and 16,000 deaths following injury. We are looking for an accomplished Relationship Fundraiser to join the ambitious and dedicated fundraising team at Day One Trauma Support, could this be you? The Role The role of the Relationship Fundraiser will be to develop fundraising income through nurturing relationships with individuals, companies and groups. Duties will include: Identifying fundraising opportunities with new audiences including individuals, community groups, faith groups, regional corporates, local trusts, volunteers, local events etc. Working with the Fundraising Manager to achieve financial targets and budgets. Delivering exceptional donor care and stewardship. Creating and publishing engaging content for Day One s social media channels to inspire and engage supporters. The Person To be considered for this exciting opportunity you should come to us with experience of relationship fundraising and a proven track record of working to, meeting and exceeding financial and non-financial targets. An organised self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you should be able to build and maintain brilliant relationships with supporters. With a real love for meeting and talking to people, you should be genuinely interested in the charity s donors and why they want to support the charity. Perhaps most importantly, as one of the public faces of Day One Trauma, you should have a high degree of personal integrity and the ability to work with tact, diplomacy and discretion, reflecting the charity s values in all the work you do. Why Day One Trauma Support? Not only is Day One Trauma Support hugely passionate about the individuals whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare and offers all employees the opportunity to be part of an inclusive organisation with an approachable senior leadership team. This organisation promotes a culture that ensures all staff feel valued and respected but also supported in their roles. The charity is inherently flexible and offers variable working patterns and reduced hours for those that may need. Benefits also include: 25 days per year, plus your birthday and Bank Holidays; Auto-enrolment into pension scheme; 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution; Flu and eyecare vouchers; Employee Assistance Programme; Training and progression opportunities. The role is home based with regular travel to Leeds for internal meetings, and to local trauma centres. The post-holder will work across the northern region, and will ideally live in the North West, Yorkshire or the North East. Please note travel costs are reimbursed and please be aware if you are offered the position, you will be required to undertake a DBS check. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your fundraising career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
I often feel up against it in the community, but Kidz Klub is one of the little pockets of sunshine. Since their launch in March 2000, Kidz Klub Leeds have worked with children in every area of their lives, in their communities, homes and schools. They currently work with 1250+ children and their families in the most deprived areas across Leeds each week. Kids Klub Leeds believe that the children are the community changers and nation shakers and Our job is to help them to shine. The charities vision is lasting transformation through the love of God for the most vulnerable unchurched children, their families and communities in Leeds for the generations. They work in partnership across the church, the city and beyond and are passionate about seeing those with the least supported with the very best. We are looking for an experienced Major Donor and Individual Giving Fundraiser to take on this exciting new role. Could this be you? The Role As the Major Donor and Individual Giving Fundraiser you will work as part of the Fundraising Team to achieve annual fundraising targets, assisting the development of income year on year in line with the strategic plan for the Charity. Duties will include: Exploring and implementing ways of promoting Kidz Klub Leeds across the region to successfully attract new major donors. Managing and developing an individual giving program for the charity. Developing digital strategies to attract, engage with and retain new supporters to the database. Writing, designing and disseminating appeals, delivering across; mail, social media, e-mail and press. Growing a team of volunteers to help with fundraising activities and administration. The Person To be considered for this newly created opportunity you should come to us with a demonstrable track record of working on Major Donor and Individual Donor fundraising, along with a good understanding of storytelling, communications and how to take individual and major donors on a genuine and meaningful journey. You should possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across several projects with diligence and skill. You will be trustworthy, flexible, hardworking and reliable. Self motivation and the ability to demonstrate excellent use of your own initiative will be second nature to you. Perhaps most importantly, you will be passionate and motivated about fundraising as a vocation. Motivated to raise funds to enable the frontline work of Kidz Klub Leeds to take place and be a passionate ambassador for the charity. Kidz Klub Leeds is a faith based Christian Charity. Therefore, the charity welcomes applications from those who are happy to support and work within the Christian values, in order to effectively communicate with Christian financial supporters as well as a wider support base. Why Kidz Klub Leeds Kidz Klub Leeds is an inclusive place to work, with professional development and excellent support and wellbeing care in place for staff members. The Leadership Team and Trustees are highly supportive of the fundraising team and are actively involved. This is an extremely exciting time to join and contribute to the growth of this inspirational charity. They offer a great range of benefits including: Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, plus bank holidays Trusts Pension policy Bonus day of leave per 5 years worked scheme Wellbeing care Excellent team environment Professional development Please be aware this role is subject to successful references and DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. This role is permanent and full time however potential for a part time or term time only role for the right candidate. The role will include some out of office hours (eg. some evenings and weekends for presentations and events) and travel will be required to events and to represent the charity. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
MedEquip4Kids is a Manchester based charity that improves the health of babies and children across the UK by providing hospitals with equipment not available from limited NHS resources. Last year this charity had a positive impact on an incredible 94,282 young people, and since 1985 has raised a phenomenal £24 million! Do you want to join this team on their mission to provide more young people this life-saving support? The Role We are looking for a Trust Fundraiser to maximise the charity's income through the development and delivery of a trust and foundations strategy and pipeline, and by building meaningful and sustainable relationships with new and existing funders. Duties will include: Actively researching new funding opportunities and prospects for trust and grants fundraising Writing effective fundraising applications and reports for trust and statutory funders Maintaining up-to-date pipelines and communications schedules of warm donors, lapsed donors and prospect research, ensuring all opportunities are fully maximised Writing donor impact reports that fulfil all donor requirements and demonstrate relevant outcomes Supporting the wider team by attending charity events, contributing to the social media schedule and updating the charity website. The Person We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual with significant experience in creative writing and a demonstrable track record of writing engaging and persuasive content. You should be a confident communicator, with the ability to build relationships effectively, and develop long-lasting positive engagements. While experience working in trust fundraising would certainly be advantageous, we are also happy to speak with people looking to transition their creative writing skills into this interesting and rewarding area of fundraising! The charity's offices are based in the vibrant heart of Manchester, and this role offers the opportunity to also work partly from home. This team is passionate and supportive and puts the wellbeing of its staff at the centre of all it does. MedEquip4Kids are looking for a colleague to join them in their mission to help more young people, at a time when they need it more than ever - could this be you? Apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity, they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey - could this be you? We are looking for a Team and Enrichment Senior Coordinator who will supervise a small department that is responsible for the delivery of the charity's activities and challenges. These activities engage thousands of students and schools across the UK, and in this role you will work closely with the incredible team of volunteers and supporters and provide them with excellent stewardship and communication. Although you wont be responsible for the direct line management of any staff you will supervise the workload of the team and assess the impact of marketing and stewardship communications, across multiple channels. This role will be varied and interesting and will also involve an element of budget analysis as well as the opportunity to be involved in creating and implementing a strategy for the department. This is a unique opportunity not to be missed, and one that plays a pivotal role in the success of the charity's activity agenda. To be considered for this role you should come to us with experience in organising and delivering events and in devising marketing and stewardship plans using multiple platforms and channels. While management experience isn't essential, you should have had some exposure to supervising staff or volunteers and be comfortable doing this while demonstrating exceptional time management skills. A strong and confident communicator, you should be known for your ability to engage with people at varying levels (including volunteers, supporters and managers) and be able to work effectively with others in a busy environment. The role is largely home-based, but will involve working from the charity's offices in Thorpe Park 1-2 days a week. This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time as the charity looks to grow and progress and enter an exciting new phase of it's journey. Please contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information, or apply here today. Recruitment for this role is ongoing, but the vacancy will close when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Charity Horizons
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity, they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey - could this be you? We are looking for an Admin and Finance Officer to work directly on specific activities and support the team by working closely with our incredible volunteers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship and communications, as well as being the first port of call for general and financial enquiries from our supporters. The main duties of this role will be extremely varied and will include importing income data on the UKMT website and entering sales invoice payments onto the website. You will download bank statements, resolve issues with unidentified payments and unpaid invoices, and ensure outgoing payments are made in a timely manner. Another key part of the role will be liaising with accountants, auditors and other relevant parties to ensure financial records are up to date and information is provided accurately. To be considered for this role you should come to us with previous administration and finance experience. You will have effective organisational, time management and excellent interpersonal skills. Strong customer service skills are a must, as is the ability to solve problems and communicate with people across all levels of the organisation and the general public. A high level of accuracy attention and excellent numeracy skills are also essential. Experience of using Xero, Sage or other accounting software would be advantageous. The role is largely home-based, but will involve working from the charity's offices in Thorpe Park 1-2 days a week. This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time as the charity looks to grow and progress and enter an exciting new phase of it's journey. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.