Scarf has been officially accredited as a Living Hours Employer, recognising the charity’s long-standing commitment to being a fair and responsible employer.
The accreditation, awarded by the Living Wage Foundation, ensures staff benefit from greater security and predictability at work.
Building on its existing Living Wage accreditation, the Living Hours standard means that Scarf staff are guaranteed:
- At least four weeks’ notice of shifts
- Contracts that reflect the hours they regularly work
- A minimum of 16 hours of work per week
Scarf is among a small number of organisations in the North East of Scotland to be Living Hours accredited.
Lawrence Johnston, co-CEO of Scarf
Lawrence Johnston, co-CEO of Scarf, said: “As we celebrate Scarf’s 40th year, it feels fitting to mark this milestone with the Living Hours accreditation. Our team is our most important asset; without them, we couldn’t do the vital work we do in tackling fuel poverty and supporting households across Scotland. Scarf has always strived to be a fair employer, and it is fantastic to have this formally recognised through the Living Hours standard.”
The accreditation applies not only to Scarf’s directly employed staff but also to third-party contracted workers, helping to ensure fair treatment across all areas of the organisation.
By positioning itself as an early adopter of the Living Hours standard, Scarf is reinforcing its reputation as a fair, forward-thinking employer with a firm commitment to fair pay, secure hours, and tackling in-work poverty.
For more information about the Living Hours standard and the Living Wage movement, visit www.livingwage.org.uk/living-hours.
Scarf is a registered charity and social enterprise, founded in 1985, that partners with local and national government, the private sector, and other third sector organisations. For 40 years, Scarf have delivered free, impartial energy advice and connected households to funding and practical solutions that cut bills and carbon emissions – reinvesting all profits to create lasting social and environmental change.
To find out more about Scarf, visit www.scarf.org.uk.