Key points:
- GamCare’s mean gender pay gap has reduced from 6.14% to 3.35%, with a more even distribution of female employees across salary quartiles
- The mean ethnicity pay gap has shifted to 1.97% in favour of white colleagues
GamCare has released its 2024 Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report, marking the fourth year of tracking pay disparities within the organisation.
The findings highlight progress in reducing gender pay inequality while also underscoring areas for improvement in ethnic pay representation.
According to the data from April 2024, GamCare’s mean gender pay gap has reduced from 6.14% in 2023 to 3.35% in 2024, while the median figure remains stable at 5.78%.
This progress is attributed to the organisation’s revised pay framework, introduced in April 2023, which standardised salary structures to ensure fair pay progression.
The data also reflects a more balanced distribution of female employees across all salary quartiles, although women continue to outnumber men at a ratio of approximately 2:1 – a common trend within the voluntary sector.
Good to know: This year’s report is significant as it is the first time GamCare has been legally required to report its gender pay gap, following its expansion to over 250 employees
The report also provides insights into GamCare’s ethnicity pay gap. The mean ethnicity pay gap has shifted from a positive gap favouring ethnic minority colleagues in 2023 to a 1.97% gap in favour of white colleagues in 2024.
Additionally, the median ethnicity pay gap has risen slightly to 4.75%.
While the differences remain relatively small, the report acknowledges the need for continued focus on equitable pay distribution and representation across all levels of the organisation.
Commenting on the report, GamCare’s Deputy CEO Mark Weiss stated: “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.”
