Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

October 2024

North Willesborough Community Forum (NWCF) is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our community, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our community to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each individual to feel respected and able to give their best.

Our policy's purpose

This policy's purpose is to:

Provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our community and oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.

Our commitments

NWCF commits to:

1. Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.

2. Create a environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all are recognised and valued.

3. Challenge any bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination in any Forum meeting/event.

4. Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by community members and visitors.

5. We will endeavour to make ourselves aware of the make up of the residents and stakeholders of our community to encourage diversity and Inclusion.

Review

This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.