Equality and Diversity Policy
Aims
In the Consett in Focus Documentary Photograph Group, we aim to have an atmosphere of friendship, respect and care for each other. In particular, we aim to treat all participants equally, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Accessibility
All our meetings are held in venues that are accessible to wheelchair users. Any events and outings we will try to accommodate wheelchair users and others where physical access may prove difficult. We are committed to ensuring any member of the Project Group is able to attend our activities, so we will reassess our access requirements to meet the needs of new tenants.
Diversity
We aim to organise a range of events and activities to suit the interests and meet the needs of a wide variety of people. The Project Group aims be open to new ideas.
Inclusion and respect
Every member of the Project Group should be made to feel equally welcome and included at all the Groups meetings and events. Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic or otherwise offensive and inflammatory remarks and behaviour are not acceptable. These constitute harassment, and have no place in the Project Group.
Dealing with discrimination and harassment
If any member feels they have been discriminated against by the Project Group or harassed at a Project Group event they should raise this with the committee. The committee will investigate the complaint, listening to all members involved. (If the complaint is against a committee member, that member will not be part of conducting the investigation). If the complaint is against a particular individual, this person will have the opportunity to express their point of view, accompanied by a friend. The person making the complaint will also have this opportunity. If the complaint is against the Project Group as a whole, the Committee must work to ensure that such discrimination is not repeated in the future, and must inform the members of how they propose to do this. Any decision to exclude a person from the organisation due to discriminatory or harassing behaviour will be made with reference to the Project Group’s Governance document.
Acceptance & Review
This policy has been adopted by the committee and will be reviewed every 2 years.
Date: 1st Jan 2022
Review 1 Jan 2024
Aims
In the Consett in Focus Documentary Photograph Group, we aim to have an atmosphere of friendship, respect and care for each other. In particular, we aim to treat all participants equally, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Accessibility
All our meetings are held in venues that are accessible to wheelchair users. Any events and outings we will try to accommodate wheelchair users and others where physical access may prove difficult. We are committed to ensuring any member of the Project Group is able to attend our activities, so we will reassess our access requirements to meet the needs of new tenants.
Diversity
We aim to organise a range of events and activities to suit the interests and meet the needs of a wide variety of people. The Project Group aims be open to new ideas.
Inclusion and respect
Every member of the Project Group should be made to feel equally welcome and included at all the Groups meetings and events. Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic or otherwise offensive and inflammatory remarks and behaviour are not acceptable. These constitute harassment, and have no place in the Project Group.
Dealing with discrimination and harassment
If any member feels they have been discriminated against by the Project Group or harassed at a Project Group event they should raise this with the committee. The committee will investigate the complaint, listening to all members involved. (If the complaint is against a committee member, that member will not be part of conducting the investigation). If the complaint is against a particular individual, this person will have the opportunity to express their point of view, accompanied by a friend. The person making the complaint will also have this opportunity. If the complaint is against the Project Group as a whole, the Committee must work to ensure that such discrimination is not repeated in the future, and must inform the members of how they propose to do this. Any decision to exclude a person from the organisation due to discriminatory or harassing behaviour will be made with reference to the Project Group’s Governance document.
Acceptance & Review
This policy has been adopted by the committee and will be reviewed every 2 years.
Date: 1st Jan 2022
Review 1 Jan 2024