Dorset Race Equality Council has been recognised with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).

The award is a nationally recognised quality mark for organisations providing free, independent advice to members of the public.

Chief Executive Officer of Dorset Race Quality Council Nathalie Sherring said: “We are so pleased to have been awarded the AQS as it shows the people using our service in Dorset as well as those funding our service that we are working to the best possible professional standards. The team of staff and volunteers have worked very hard to achieve the AQS and the Board will be making sure that they maintain these high standards over the course of the year.”

The AQS is awarded by the national umbrella group, the Advice Services Alliance (ASA).

ASA Director Lindsey Poole said: “The AQS is a tough benchmark to achieve, particularly in challenging times for the voluntary sector and our clients and we offer our congratulations to Dorset Race Equality Council for so clearly making the grade.”

Dorset Race Equality Council will proudly display the AQS logo, joining the community of over 650 organisations across the country of AQS holders.