NWDAA Equal Opportunities/Diversity Policy 25

Underlying Principle

Everyone is different and has something unique to offer. NWDAA Trustees and members want to make the most of everyone’s talents and to give all members the same opportunities and rights when in the Club, and potential members equal opportunities to join the club.

Definitions and Objectives

1. Diversity is about understanding, recognising, respecting and valuing differences.

2. Equality is about managing differences so that everyone has equality of opportunity through a

fair and consistent approach to the application of rules which also includes the application process to become a member. We recognise that sometimes this will mean treating people differently. This commitment is to be followed by all Trustees and members.

3. Objectives: our club objectives are to :-

• Be fair and unbiased

• To meet our membership needs

• To promote equality and diversity

• To improve club facilities and opportunities where practicable.

4. Tolerance: we will not tolerate discrimination because of Age, Sex, Race, Gender reassignment, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Beliefs, Religion.

We will not tolerate Bullying and Harassment and will always maintain high standards of dignity and respect when dealing with our membership, and members of the Public who may have some interface with our Club operations.

5. Membership : We will ensure that all views from the membership, and where applicable from non members that impact on NWDAA operations, are considered and acted upon in a fair and unbiased manner.

6. Policy review and update : This Policy will be reviewed and updated when any Equal Opportunity ‘incidents’ arise if deemed necessary by the Trustees. Any changes will be discussed with the membership at the AGM.

Vote by Trustees 5/5 on 16.8.2021

Formally accepted – Yes

Now implemented - Signed for as completed – Secretary : Reviewed 11.11.2022

R Bainbridge [Gen Sec] R Bainbridge