TEHCTIVITY  Equal Opportunities Policy

Effective from 1 October 2015,
Amended July 25th 2018
Reviewed January 2019

 
 1.1   	Introduction  

Techtivity  is committed to a policy of treating all volunteers  and members equally.  
 Techtivity is committed to preventing discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our club. . Our aim is that our group will be truly representative of all sections of society and each volunteer/member  feels respected and able to give of their best. To that end the purpose of this policy is to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age. 
We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All volunteers and member families  will be treated fairly and with respect. Access to facilities and activities will be fair and impartial.

Principles  
These principles apply equally to all volunteers and to our members;
1. There should be no discrimination on the basis of disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, age, religion or belief;  
2. Techtivity  will support, train and appoint funding based on need and equal rights.  
3.   All of the committee and volunteers  have personal responsibility for the practical application of the Techtivity equal opportunities policy;  
4. Anyone involved in the support, provision of activities or training of volunteers has a special responsibility for the practical application of Techtivitys equal opportunities policy. These people may have additional training needs for which provision should be made.
5. Any volunteer or member  who is found to have committed an act of unlawful discrimination may face removal from the group.. Harassment or bullying on the grounds of disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, age, religion, belief or for any other reason will be treated as gross misconduct. Harassment is any unwanted conduct which violates another's dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for another person or is intended to have one of those effects;   
6.  In the case of any doubt or concern about the application of the policy in any particular instance the volunteer/ member should contact a member of the committee
Our commitment:

1.2.9. To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our members are recognised and valued. 

1.3.0   Every volunteer  is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. 

1.3.1   Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all where provided.

1.3.2   Equality in the club is good management practice and makes sound operational sense.

1.3.3   We will review all our practices and procedures regularly  to ensure fairness. 

1.3.4.   Breaches of our equality policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings. 

1.3.5.  This policy is fully supported by the committee  and Trustees
1.3.6.  The application of this policy will be reviewed annually by the trustees of  Techtivity.