GamCare report: Charity beats 2024 UK average for gender and ethnic pay

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GamCare, a UK gambling harms charity, have released their 2024 gender and ethnicity pay gap report. This marks the first year in which GamCare is legally obligated to publicise its results, having first measured in-house pay gap data four years ago.

The report, comprised of data through to April 2024, details positive trends within GamCare – as the charity beats industry averages in terms of mean and median gender pay gaps, as well as median ethnicity group pay inequalities. 

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Specifically, GamCare revealed that the mean gender pay gap had reduced from 6.14% in 2023 to 3.35% in 2024. The median figure for this data point remained “stable” compared to previous evaluations, at 5.78%.

These numbers demonstrate GamCare’s impressive progress compared to the national average, as country-wide median (7%) and mean (11.30%) gender pay gaps fall short of the charity’s numbers. 

In a public statement by GamCare deputy CEO, Mark Weiss, credited a change in the “structured grading and pay system” as the primary driving force behind the reduction in “potential pay bias.”  

Similar is true for fair ethnic pay – with GamCare’s median ethnicity pay gap (4.75%) superior to the UK average for the same statistic (5.71%). The company saw a deviation in its mean ethnicity pay gap during the period analysed, at 1.97%, favouring white employees. In 2023, this figure favoured ethnic minority groups. 

Notably, GamCare employs more females (71% of workforce) than males (29% of workforce); though this remains in line with numbers for the UK voluntary sector. 

In terms of ethnic onboarding, GamCare reports that white employees (75%) outnumber ethnic minority individuals (25%) by a ratio of 3:1. Compared to data compiled in 2023, this figure represents a minuscule change, as white members (74%) and ethnic groups (26%) formed GamCare’s personnel. 

GamCare noted that these results “highlight the need for continued focus on equitable representation and pay across all levels of our organisation” and reaffirmed its dedication to fair opportunities for all employees. 

The data presented by GamCare will not go unnoticed in future decisions; Weiss underlined the importance of utilising these insights to bolster hiring and progression strategies moving forward.

Concluding the report, Weiss expressed pride in the charity’s ongoing efforts to create a fairer environment for all: 

“At GamCare, we recognise the importance of taking proactive steps to challenge societal disparities, including the rising cost of living. As we move forward, GamCare’s focus will remain on refining our policies, improving representation at all levels, and ensuring fair and transparent pay practices. 

“We are proud of the progress we have made and remain dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone is treated equitably, with kindness, and where differences are embraced.”