Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Cullingworth Village Hall Management Committee is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion within our organisation, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our volunteers and service users to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each individual to feel respected and able to give their best.

The organisation - in providing services and facilities - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of service users or the public.

Our Policy’s Purpose
 

This policy’s purpose is to:

1. Provide equality, fairness and respect for all

2. Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of:

·      age

·      disability

·      gender reassignment

·      marriage or civil partnership

·      pregnancy and maternity

·      race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)

·      religion or belief

·      sex

·      sexual orientation

Our Commitments
 
  The organisation commits to:

1.    Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation, with service users and volunteers.

2.    Create an environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all are recognised and valued.

3.    Promote good practice with regard to equality of opportunity for organisations and individuals involved in the work of the Village Hall Management Committee
 

4.    Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by fellow volunteers, service users, suppliers, visitors, the public and any others in the course of the organisation’s activities.
 

Volunteer/Service User Responsibilities

All volunteers of the Cullingworth Village Hall Management Committee and users of its services:

·      Will be required to co-operate with the Management Committee to ensure and promote equality of opportunity

·      Will neither practice any form of discrimination nor use discriminatory language

·      Will draw to the attention of the Committee any suspected acts of discrimination

·      Will not victimise anyone who has provided information about discrimination

Our Grievance Procedures

Any instance of discrimination of any kind is to be reported to  a member of the Cullingworth Village Hall Management Committee as per the Complaints Policy and will be referred to the Chair (unless the complaint involves the Chair directly.) 

Review: September 2025