Parity (charity)
Parity is a United Kingdom-based equal rights organisation, campaigning to promote and protect the equality of men and women under the law. Its main focus has been in the area of state pensions and associated benefits, and most of its notable successes have occurred in this field. The organisation was previously called "Campaign for Equal State Pension Ages".
| Registration No. | 1107795 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Constables, Windsor Road, Ascot |
| Coordinates | 51°25′10″N 0°40′44″W / 51.419484°N 0.678756°W / 51.419484; -0.678756 |
| Key people | David Yarwood (Hon Secretary) 29th August 1986 todate, Chairmen: David Lindsay 1986-91; Maurice Oldfield 1991-98;John Mays 1998 |
| Area served | United Kingdom |
| Focus | Gender equality, pensions, domestic violence, equal parenting, education, health |
| Mission | To promote and protect the equal rights of men and women to the enjoyment of all civil, political, economic social and cultural rights under the law. |
| Revenue | £2,724 |
| Motto | Equal Rights for UK Men and Women |
| Formerly called | Campaign for Equal State Pension Ages |
| Website | parity-uk.org |
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