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Equal Opportunities Policy
Special Diets Directory Equal Opportunities Policy
The aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of Special Diets Directory (www.specialdietsdirectory.co.uk) to the promotion of equality of opportunity.
It is our policy to provide equality of membership to all, irrespective of:
- gender, including gender reassignment
- marital or civil partnership status
- having or not having dependents
- religious belief or political opinion
- race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins or lifestyle)
- disability
- sexual orientation
- age
We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All members, customers and suppliers of the organisation will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions on inclusion and , selection for business association, membership, training or any other benefit will be made objectively, without unlawful discrimination, and based on suitability, relevant qualities, aptitude, ability and relevance.
We recognise that the provision of in all our activities will benefit the organisation. Our equal opportunities policy will allow all involved to share their skills, knowledge to attain their full potential and fully maximise the effectiveness of the organisation and the service if provides.
Special Diets Directory (www.specialdietsdirectory.co.uk) recognises that there is a statutory duty to implement an equal opportunities policy and we apply this policy to applicants for employment, volunteers and members alike.
Special Diets Directory (www.specialdietsdirectory.co.uk) is committed to the principles and practice of Equality and values the diversity cultures and personal situations. We want our services, facilities and resources to be accessible and useful to every citizen regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other individual characteristic which may unfairly affect a person’s opportunities in life.
Equality commitments
We are committed to:
- promoting equality of opportunity for all persons
- promoting a good and harmonious learning environment in which all men women, animals and nature are treated with respect and dignity and in which no form of intimidation or harassment is tolerated
- preventing occurrences of unlawful direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- fulfilling all our legal obligations under the equality legislation and associated codes of practice
- complying with our own equal opportunities policy and associated policies
- taking lawful affirmative or positive action, where appropriate
- breaches of our equal opportunities policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to termination of membership
Any enquires should be addressed to info@specialdietsdirectory.co.uk for the attention of Annie George.
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