Equality and Divesity Policy
Equality and Divesity PolicyStatementPenlee Cluster ( PC) celebrates and welcomes rather then tolerates diversity in our organisation and in society as a whole. PC is therefore committed to proactive equal opportunities and welcomes all people, with a positive view of age, caring responsibilities, gender, disability, racial/ethnic origin, religion, HIV status or other health-related reason, sexual orientation or socio-economic background, as Employees, Management Committee and Volunteers. PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to provide diversity and equality to all, whether employees, trustees or volunteers. This policy also covers our work with groups and organisations, whether they are faith or non-faith based groups. It applies irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status or socioeconomic background. Our Commitment• all employees and volunteers, whether part-time, full-time or temporary, will be treated fairly and equally Complaints• if a person or organisation is unhappy with the service PC has provided, they have a right to access our complaints procedure to detail the incident Responsibilities of Penlee ClusterPC accepts responsibility under legislation for the actions of employees and responsibility for any practices, policies or procedures that may Management CommitteeThe PC Equality and Diversity Policy is fully supported by the PC Trustees who are responsible for reviewing, and where necessary, updating PC’s Equality and Diversity Policy on an annual basis. Employees and VolunteersEmployees and volunteers are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the Equality and Diversity Policy in all aspects of their work.
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