We are pleased to report continued progress in our gender pay gap, with latest figures showing a near-zero difference in average pay between men and women.
Based on snapshot data from April 2025, our charity’s median gender pay gap has now closed entirely, with men and women earning the same hourly rate and salary. The mean gender pay gap is also minimal, with a difference of just 0.4% in salary and 0.5% in hourly rate, both slightly favouring female employees.
A workforce reflective of the social care sector
Our organisation continues to have a predominantly female workforce, with 74.2% of employees identifying as female and 25.8% as male. This reflects wider trends in social care, where women make up the majority of the workforce.
Sustained improvement over time
The latest figures show a marked improvement from previous years reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure fair pay, alongside changes in leadership representation and a continued focus on inclusive recruitment and progression.
Leadership and progression
The organisation has seen shifts in leadership composition, which contribute to overall pay patterns. While senior roles have traditionally had higher female representation, the current leadership mix is becoming more balanced.
To ensure equal opportunities for career progression we continue to:
- Strengthen promotion pathways
- Support flexible working
- Maintain inclusive recruitment practices
Our Commitment
Walsingham Support is committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace, where people are rewarded equitably for the work they do. We recruit, develop and promote colleagues based on skills, experience and potential, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.
While pay levels in social care are shaped by funding from local authorities, we continue to advocate for fair funding to help address the low pay of social care professionals.