NCFCDSA Equality Policy
NCFCDSA is committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in our organisation and among our members. Given the unique relationship we have with the club and within the football community, we have a responsibility to set and apply such standards and values expected within the game.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure:
Equality, fairness and respect in all our procedures and activities.
We adhere to the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes Trust activities, membership and dealing with grievances and discipline.
The organisation commits to:
1. Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
2. Create an environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation
and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all.
3. Recognise and value individual differences and contributions.
4. Provide or obtain training for DSA Committee Members on the issues of equality, diversity and inclusion as required.
Visibility
A copy of this document will be sent to all appointed and new DSA Committee Members for their awareness of their responsibility to respect, act in accordance with and thereby support and promote the spirit and intentions of this policy. This policy will be published on our website.
Commitments & Actions
1. We will provide information, materials, or suitable training to the Committee to assist in the operation of this policy.
2. Immediately address issues and complaints about discrimination or a breach of this policy.
3. Investigations will be fair but may result in disciplinary action in line with our adopted disciplinary policy.
4. The organisation may also consider it necessary to report matters of concern to the statutory authorities where potential criminal or safeguarding issues arise.
5. The organisation requires its Committee, volunteers, and
members to behave appropriately in the context of representing the organisation or the club in all forms of communication.