Want to know more about our support?
We are committed to equality
We are helping to create a successful economy in Northern Ireland which provides equal opportunities for all citizens.
We strive to meet our responsibilities across the spectrum of government policy relating to equality, the Lifetime Opportunities - Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Strategy and human rights.
Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
Invest NI complies with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
This requires us to work in accordance with the principles of equality of opportunity between:
- Men and women generally
- Persons with a disability and persons without
- Persons with dependants and persons without
- Persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation
The Invest Northern Ireland equality scheme is available in alternative formats including:
- Braille, disk and audio cassette.
- Minority languages.
Publications
Our Equality Impact Assessments, Good Relations Strategy (PDF), Rural Needs Impact Assessments and Section 75 Screening Forms are also available under our Publications Section.
Invest NI has completed its Disability Action Plan (PDF) for the period 2023-2026 and has carried out a public consultation to help inform and improve it. The Plan will shape the direction of our work and the services we provide to people with disabilities.
Our Equality Action Plan (DOC) is also available.
Consultations
Please note that public consultation on the following policy is now open. Comments should be submitted to the Equality Manager via the contact details below by Monday 30 June 2025.
EQIA
Invest NI has now completed it’s final decision report on its Business Strategy 2024-27 EQIA. You can view the final report here.
If you need any of these documents, including applications for support, in another format such as Braille, disk, audio cassette or in a minority language, please complete a contact enquiry form or contact the Equality Unit for more details.
T: 028 9069 8390 or 028 9069 8273
E: equality@investni.com
Textphone: 028 9069 8585
Text relay: 18001 02890 698273
We have completed equality impact assessments (EQIAs) on our key programmes and strategies. You can view all Invest NI EQIA reports within the Publications A-Z section.