Gender pay gap
The latest report shows that the median gender pay gap at the BHF has slightly increased from 0.7% in favour of men to 1.67% in favour of women.
This meant that in 2023 women at BHF on average were paid 99p for every £1 a man earned. In 2024 men on average were paid 98p for every £1 a woman earned.
Encouragingly, our gender pay gap remains close to zero, and we are proud to have a much smaller pay gap than the majority of other organisations in the UK.
Ethnicity pay gap
As part of our ongoing commitment to equality we also choose to report on our ethnicity pay gap.
Our median ethnicity gap remains in favour of ethnic minoritised colleagues and has slightly increased from 7.14% to 9.17% in the last year.
There has been a 3% (9% to 12%), increase in the proportion of ethnic minoritised colleagues in the lowest pay quartile.
There has also been a 6% increase (7% to 13%), in the proportion of ethnic minoritised colleagues in the upper middle quartile, along with a 4% increase in the proportion of ethnically minoritised colleagues in the upper pay quartile, 11% to 15%. This may account for the increase in the overall ethnicity median pay gap.
Our leaders
Speaking on the publication of our report, our Chief Executive, Charmaine Griffiths, said: “Heart disease is a disease of inequality, and ensuring everyone has a healthier heart for longer is at the core of our mission. Improving diversity, equality and inclusion in our BHF team is a key part of ensuring we're representative of the communities we serve across the UK’s four nations.
“As we enter the third year of our Igniting Change strategy our latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report reflects both the strides we’ve made and the challenges that remain. There is still much to do, but I am proud of the progress we’ve made, and even more determined for the road ahead.”
Chief People Officer Kerry Smith added: ““I’m very proud of the work BHF is doing to close the pay gaps. By embracing flexibility and championing equal access to development, we strive to eliminate disparities.
“Regular pay reviews, expanded support, parental leave and consistent, inclusive recruitment practices further propel our dedication in this space, and we remain 100% committed to creating a workplace where equality thrives.”
What next?
Our goal remains clear, to build a workforce that is representative of the UK population, and a culture where everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.
By 2025, we aimed to increase the proportion of ethnic minoritised colleagues at BHF to at least 14%, ensure greater female representation in senior leadership, and eliminate pay gaps based on gender and ethnicity. We remain committed to these goals.
While we continue to work to equalise our gender and ethnicity pay gaps, we recognise that our efforts to achieve a workforce, reflective of the profile of the UK, could in the short-term result in some gaps being exacerbated. We will continue to hold ourselves accountable and will monitor our position.
We look forward to building on our foundations as an inclusive and responsible organisation, keeping equality at the heart of our culture.