EDI Policy

LANGCLIFFE SINGERS EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY

Langcliffe Singers (the choir) is a community choir open to people aged 18 years and over. It welcomes those of all abilities, there is no requirement to read music and we do not hold auditions. We are a non-profit-making organisation and a registered charity.

This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy is applicable to all choir members. It is designed to ensure that all members, potential members and audiences are treated with respect, dignity and consideration regardless of background.

We aim to create a welcoming and safe environment for our members and audiences, and to promote and reflect a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion in our organisation and in our local community.

The Equality Act came into force on 1st October, 2010. The purpose of the Act is to simplify discrimination legislation and create a more consistent and effective framework while at the same time extending discrimination protection. Its general purpose is to eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation or any other prohibited conduct.

It is unlawful to discriminate directly or indirectly because of a protected characteristic outlined below:

Age

Disability ( including mental health)

Sex

Gender reassignment

Pregnancy and maternity

Race ( which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins)

Sexual orientation

Religion or belief

Being married or in a civil partnership

We recognise that there may be other vulnerable groups or individuals, for example those who have family or caring responsibilities, and those who face socio-economic challenges. Our aim is to treat these individuals with respect and sensitivity so that they can feel at ease and welcomed in our organisation.

The Board of Trustees ( the committee) is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented. If a member has a concern about the implementation of this policy or feels that they have been treated in a way that does not reflect the values contained within it they should contact the Chair of the Langcliffe Singers or the Secretary (secretary@langcliffesingers.org.uk )

This policy was agreed by the Board of Trustees on 19th September, 2023 and is reviewed annually at the Langcliffe Singers AGM