- Introduction: This policy sets out the organization’s commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its work.
- Definition of equal opportunities: Equal opportunities refer to the fair and equal treatment of all individuals, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Roles and responsibilities: It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to uphold this policy and to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect. The organization’s management team is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented and reviewed regularly.
- Recruitment and selection: The organization will ensure that all recruitment and selection processes are fair and free from discrimination. This includes advertising vacancies in a way that is accessible to all, considering applications from a diverse range of candidates, and using objective criteria to assess suitability for the role.
- Training and development: The organization will provide training and development opportunities to all staff and volunteers, regardless of their background or protected characteristic.
- Harassment and discrimination: The organization will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination and will take appropriate action to address any incidents that are brought to its attention.
- Review: This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that it remains effective and up to date.
- Introduction: This policy sets out the organization’s commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its work.
- Definition of equal opportunities: Equal opportunities refer to the fair and equal treatment of all individuals, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Roles and responsibilities: It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to uphold this policy and to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect. The organization’s management team is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented and reviewed regularly.
- Recruitment and selection: The organization will ensure that all recruitment and selection processes are fair and free from discrimination. This includes advertising vacancies in a way that is accessible to all, considering applications from a diverse range of candidates, and using objective criteria to assess suitability for the role.
- Training and development: The organization will provide training and development opportunities to all staff and volunteers, regardless of their background or protected characteristic.
- Harassment and discrimination: The organization will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination and will take appropriate action to address any incidents that are brought to its attention.
- Review: This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that it remains effective and up to date.