Equal opportunities Policy

MOST RECENT POLICY REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 2024

NEXT POLICY REVIEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025

Equal Opportunities Policy

Introduction
Music Workshop is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or socioeconomic background. This policy outlines our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Scope
This policy applies to all aspects of our operations, including:

  • Membership

  • Staff

  • Volunteers

  • Participants

  • Suppliers

Equal Opportunities Statement
We believe that everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities. We will not discriminate against anyone on any of the grounds listed above. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that our policies, practices, and procedures are free from discrimination.

Prohibited Conduct

  • Direct discrimination: Treating someone less favorably because of a protected characteristic.

  • Indirect discrimination: Applying a rule or condition that puts people with a protected characteristic at a disadvantage.

  • Harassment: Engaging in behaviour that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.

  • Victimisation: Treating someone less favorably because they have made a complaint or helped someone else make a complaint about discrimination.

Positive Action
We will take positive action to promote equality and diversity within our organisation. This may include:

  • Monitoring our workforce and participant base to identify areas where we can improve.

  • Providing training to staff and volunteers on equality and diversity issues.

  • Developing policies and procedures to support equality and diversity.

  • Partnering with organisations that promote equality and diversity.

Complaints Procedure
If you believe that you have been discriminated against, harassed, or victimised, you should report it to [Name of person or department responsible for handling complaints]. We will investigate all complaints thoroughly and take appropriate action.

Review and Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure that it remains effective and in line with current legislation. We will also monitor our progress in achieving our equality and diversity objectives.

Additional Considerations

  • Accessibility: Music Workshop aims to ensure that our facilities and services are accessible to people with disabilities.

  • Cultural sensitivity: Music Workshop is mindful of cultural differences and is conscious in its work of avoiding making assumptions.

  • Financial assistance: Music Workshop considers offering financial assistance to help people participate in our programs.

  • Partnership with local communities: Music Workshop works with local communities to identify and address barriers to participation.

Note: This is a general template and can and will be reviewed and/or adapted/re-published to meet the specific needs of the charity should occasion arise.

By adhering to this policy, Music Workshop aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

 

If you have a safeguarding or behaviour concern, or for any help or guidance on any of the points listed above. Please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, whose details can be found at the top of this page.