Haven

Had a fantastic time celebrating Eid at Haven this week! 🌙✨ From incredible food to stunning henna designs by a talented artist, it was a day full of joy and connection. A wonderful way to come together and celebrate! 🕌💛 #EidAtHaven #FoodFest #HennaArt

🌟Meet Corrin Knox (🟡 🟢/🔴🔵) – Comms & Engagement Lead of our DE&I Team Forum We’re excited to introduce Corrin Knox, Head of Experience at Lydstep Beach, and Comms & Engagement lead of our DE&I Team Forum! 🎉 Corrin is passionate about fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We asked Corrin to share her thoughts on DE&I and what this forum means to her: 💬 What inspired you to join the DE&I forum, and what does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you personally? "To me, DE&I is about ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or experience, has the opportunity to thrive in an environment that respects and celebrates differences. For me, it's about recognising the range of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences people bring to the table. That we ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources while creating spaces where all voices are heard and valued, regardless of differences." 💡 What impact do you hope to make through this forum, and what changes would you love to see in our workplace? "In a forum like this, I’d hope to make an impact by helping spark conversations that encourage openness, understanding, and active listening. It's all about providing a space where everyone feels empowered to share their unique perspectives and learn from one another. In doing so, I would aim to help foster more inclusive practices that bridge gaps, challenge biases, and celebrate diversity in all forms. I would love to see a culture that prioritises psychological safety, where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution. That includes having clear and effective systems/policies in place to address inequities and biases, whether they’re related to hiring, promotions, or everyday interactions." 🚀 How can we, as a team, ensure this forum drives real action and meaningful progress in our DE&I efforts? "To ensure progress, here are a few ways I feel the forum can actively engage everyone: set clear goals and accountability, encourage open and honest dialogue, offer education and training, celebrate, act on feedback, celebrate wins and acknowledge challenges, collaborate, build partnerships, leadership commitment" Thank you, Corrin, for your dedication to driving real change! 💙 Let’s work together to make our workplace even more inclusive for all. #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #StrongerTogether

🌟 Meet Rachel Simkin, Co-Chair of our DE&I Team Forum! 🌟 Rachel is passionate about fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone, and we’re so proud to have her driving meaningful change. 🙌💙 We asked Rachel to share her thoughts on DE&I and what the team forum means to her: ✨ What inspired you to join the DE&I forum, and what does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you personally? 💬 "Being part of the LGBTQI+ community 🏳️🌈 I have always had a passion to ensure everyone felt safe and included. From being on the I&D board, I have learnt so much more about DE&I and the importance of it in the workplace. Seeing the things we do in this space make a difference to individuals every day is what inspired me to apply for the DE&I forum." 🌍 What impact do you hope to make through this forum, and what changes would you love to see in our workplace? 💡 "Over the last few years, we have certainly managed to educate and celebrate DE&I in the business, but there is so much more to do! The forum will bring a number of different ideas and perspectives to allow us to continue to grow and ensure that every team member has a voice of their own 🎤✨ and can be part of the growth of this space within the business." 🚀 How can we, as a team, ensure this forum drives real action and meaningful progress in our DE&I efforts? 🤝 "I think sometimes people believe that if it doesn't directly relate to them, there's no reason to get involved. Actually, by supporting all areas, we help develop a safe and inclusive environment for everyone! 💙 It brings an element of power to our organisation for collaboration and change. Just being present, showing support, and asking questions in a safe and respectful way can make a real difference!" 🙌 Thank you, Rachel, for your passion, leadership, and dedication to making our workplace a more inclusive and empowering place for everyone! 💙👏 #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #TogetherWeGrow #StrongerTogether

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re absolutely delighted that our very own Sean Biquette - Chartered MCIPD has joined the WiHTL & Diversity in Retail Advisory Board! 🎉 As a Senior People Partner at Haven, Sean is passionate about driving equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we know he’ll make a fantastic impact in this role. Congratulations, Sean! We can’t wait to see the positive change you’ll help create. 👏 #Leadership #EDI #WiHTL #Proud https://lnkd.in/eXcRrscK

🌍✨ This week is Neurodiversity Awareness Week—a time to celebrate the many ways people think, process, and experience the world! But more importantly, we’re asking: How can we be more inclusive for our Guests, Owners, and team? Neurodiversity means that no two brains work the same way. Some may process information differently, communicate uniquely, or experience the world in ways that don’t fit the “traditional” mold—and that’s something to embrace! To further our commitment, we’ve launched the Neurodiversity Workstream, focusing on: 💡 Supporting Our Team 💡 Supporting Our Guests & Owners We caught up with Gemma Balm and Lauren d 🟢🔴/🟡🔵 Du Plooy Flowers, who are leading this important work. Why did you choose to be part of this workstream and what does it mean to you? 💬 Lauren: The ND Focus at Haven is important to me, not just as part of my role, but because our Team’s shared diversity data has highlighted the need for greater support. We want every Team Member to not only have a great experience but to truly thrive. 💬 Gemma: As someone actively trying to build my own understanding to be a better ally, being the Workstream Lead for Neurodiversity for our Guests and Owners means a lot to me. If I can help drive change and create environments where our teams, guests, and owners feel safe, be themselves, and be happy—that’s a great thing. What is the Neurodiversity Workstream, and why does it matter? 💡 Lauren: Our workstream is a group of individuals across Haven dedicated to learning, challenging stereotypes, and creating safe, inclusive environments. We aim to build a more diverse, equitable workplace and enhance the on-park experience. 💡 Gemma: Our journey started with an education workshop led by neurobox, showing how the world is structured for neurotypical individuals—and how we can better support neurodivergent experiences. We’ve learned from our parks the value of listening, creating safe spaces, and offering practical support. A successful sensory pack trial for guests at Littlesea is now expanding to ten more parks in 2025, with the goal of rolling it out across all parks in the future! What’s one misconception about neurodiversity you’d love to clear up? 💬 Lauren: That neurodivergent individuals are all similar. The reality is that no two experiences are the same. Two people with autism, for example, may have completely different strengths and challenges. We must move away from generalisations and embrace the unique ways each person thinks and experiences the world. At Haven, we believe that embracing neurodiversity makes us stronger—as a team, as a community, and as a brand. Let’s continue learning, supporting, and celebrating our differences! 💙 #NeurodiversityAwareness #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences

Empowering Our Teams with access to free sanitary products in partnership Grace & Green! ✨🌿 Following our launch at Head Office, our amazing Parks in the West have been embracing our new partnership with Grace & Green in their own unique ways! 💚🙌 Jenny Anderson, Wellbeing Coordinator at Hafan, shared how they introduced the initiative during their Culture Days—highlighting the importance of providing free sanitary products and the impact it will have. 💭The feedback has been truly powerful: 💬"Having been in a situation where I would often bleed without notice, I always tried to be prepared but sometimes it just wasn't possible... these products will remove that anxiety!" This is more than just products—it’s about dignity, inclusion, and support. 💕 Let's continue making a difference together! 🌎💙 #GraceAndGreen #PeriodDignity #WellbeingAtWork

🚀 Continuing our #IWD collaboration: Accelerating Action with Merlin Entertainments💜✨ Our Head of Experience & Operational Planning, Nicola Withington, joined an inspiring panel Natalie Dilloway, Head of Marketing at Thorpe Park 🎢, and Token Man Founder Daniele Fiandaca 🎙️ to discuss the crucial role we ALL play in driving gender equity—both in the workplace and beyond! 🌍 From calling out microaggressions to attending training courses, embracing different perspectives, and engaging in meaningful conversations—every action counts! 💬💡 So, we ask you: What will YOU commit to? 🔥 Let’s turn words into action! 💪 #GenderEquity #AccelerateAction #IWD2024 #InclusionMatters

🚀 What an incredible virtual session for #IWD2025 with the amazing 💥 Amy Kean 💥—CEO & Creative Director of The Good Shout Company, creative sociologist, strategist, poet, and bestselling author! 🎤📖✨ Amy joined us as part of our IWD activity to host a workshop challenging those attending to reassess our relationship with ourselves at work and question is imposter syndrome really a syndrome?🤔💡 💡 Biggest takeaway? "That so many brilliant women feel the same as me—and that’s okay. But let’s make a change!" 💪🔥 A huge thank you to Amy for such an inspiring session! Let’s keep the conversation going and lift each other up. 🚀✨ #EmpowerWomen #BreakTheBias #IWD

Earlier this month, Lou Thomas Assoc CIPD , our Chief People Officer, joined Merlin Entertainments first female CEO, Fiona Eastwood and Hannah Tucker, Merlin’s Director of Internal Communications & Belonging, for an inspiring discussion on what it truly means to lead by example, accelerate action, and champion equity as a business leader. Today, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Let’s continue to challenge bias, break barriers, and uplift one another. #IWD2025 #InspireInclusion #EquityInAction #LeadershipMatters

🎉 Celebrating International Women’s Day with Purpose! 🌟 What an incredible session yesterday on Personal Branding with the amazing Jennifer Holloway 🎤📖—best-selling author and personal branding expert! 💼✨ 💻 Our virtual workshop was packed with insights, inspiration, and practical tips on owning your brand and making an impact. 🚀💡 💜 A huge thank you to everyone who joined and to Jennifer for sharing her wisdom! 👑 🔥 Key Takeaways from Our Attendees: ✨ "Loved discovering strengths, motivators, and values—plus reframing questions to see things from a new angle!" ✨ "How to identify my unique personal USP!" ✨ "Energy and honesty throughout—relatable, engaging, and packed with great examples!" 📢 Top learning from the session: 💡 "I feel more confident vocalising my strengths in conversations, on social media, and in emails!" 💡 "Be YOU—if you're a strong coffee, adapt your bandwidth, but don’t change what matters most!" 💬 What our team had to say: 💜 "Great and extremely relatable session – loved it!" 💜 "Hugely beneficial at this moment in time. Thank you for organising and introducing Jennifer!" #IWD2025 #PersonalBranding #Empowerment #OwnYourBrand 🚀