VOLUNTARY groups and organisations in West Devon will be able to bid for a share of new funding worth £2.5 million, to raise awareness of employment equality regulations. The money was last week announced by deputy equality minister Meg Munn and will help voluntary and not for profit organisations raise awareness of sexual orientation and religion or belief legislation. A range of organisations will be able to bid for the funding, to help them raise awareness with individuals or employers about their rights and responsibilities under the legislation. Meg Munn said: ?It is important that employers and their employees know the facts, to enable them to reap the business benefits of a happy and diverse workforce. ?Everyone has the right to work without suffering discrimination and this important legislation shows the Government?s commitment to outlawing it in Britain.? The funding is available until March 31, 2007 and organisations are invited to submit proposals by July 27. For details on how to apply, go to the website at http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/cehr/index.htm">www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/cehr/index.htm
