1. Autumn update Amanda Ariss

2. EDF’s Strategic Objectives: Best possible Equality Bill Advance broader equality & HR agenda Prepare for next Government Maintain dialogue and trust between organisations Ensure EDF is sustainable and well run

3. Reflected in current work plan: GEO Equality Bill stakeholder and working groups Priorities for Equality Bill: public sector duty, age GFS, procurement, multiple discrimination Opening dialogue w. Opposition parties PSAs

4. Reflected in current work plan: Research and events programme EREN Further improve website Complete charity registration Raise funds

5. My immediate objectives: Equality Bill Visit member organisations Complete charity registration Raise funds Extend EDF’s networks Review work plan

6. EDF’s autumn programme: 9/10 EREN’s third meeting 21/10 APPG on public sector eq duty Launch conflicts of rights paper Nov procurement seminar Two further APPG meetings 4/11 CEOs/Chairs Dinner