our gender equality plan
Formal Commitment and Publication
Freeborne Fulcrum Ltd is fully committed to fostering gender equality in the workplace and across all our activity This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) is endorsed and signed by top management and will be published on our institutional website. It builds on our existing Respect & Inclusivity Pledge, Safeguarding Policy, Anti Bullying & Harassment Policy, Flexible Working & Right to Disconnect Policy and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.
Dedicated Resources
- A Safeguarding Representative is assigned to each production to support implementation of gender equality measures and direct staff to appropriate resources.
- Our Head of Production oversees the application of this GEP across the company.
- We partner with external organisations (e.g., ScreenSkills, Wildscreen, Gritty Talent) to bring gender expertise, training, and mentorship into our teams.
Data Collection and Monitoring
- We collect sex-disaggregated data on recruitment, roles, and progression at all staff levels.
- Annual internal reporting tracks diversity indicators including gender and informs future targets and measures.
Training and Awareness
- All staff, including senior leaders and hiring managers, are required to complete training modules in:
* Unconscious bias
* Inclusive leadership
* Mental health awareness
* Safeguarding and harassment prevention
Training is provided via ScreenSkills or equivalent accredited providers.
Focus Areas and Key Measures
Work-Life Balance and Organisational Culture
We support flexible working, accommodations for family and caregiving needs, and are committed to maintaining a positive work environment. Our culture encourages open communication, psychological safety, and team collaboration, as outlined in our Respect & Inclusivity Pledge.
Gender Balance in Leadership and Decision-Making
Our senior management team skews female and we actively seek to diversify leadership through inclusive recruitment practices. Leadership roles are monitored for gender balance, and internal progression is supported via mentorship and leadership training.
Recruitment and Career Progression
Our recruitment processes mandate outreach to underrepresented groups and require unconscious bias training for hiring personnel. We participate in schemes like ScreenSkills “Leaders of Tomorrow” to fast-track women and underrepresented talent into senior roles.
Gender Dimension in Content and Research
Across our productions, especially in research and storytelling, we actively seek to reflect gender diversity and avoid perpetuating stereotypes. Our commitment includes local hiring and collaborative fieldwork in locations like Indonesia and Malaysia to include diverse perspectives in our content.
Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
Reporting mechanisms include:
- Confidential email (safeguarding@freebornemedia.com)
- Named safeguarding representatives on each project
- Call-sheet notices and in-person briefings
All team members sign a contractual agreement to uphold our equality and safeguarding policies.