(draft, subject to ratification 2025)

Introduction

Matlock Civic Association (MCA) recognises that unlawful and unfair discrimination against different groups of people is widespread in our society and that we have a responsibility to take action against and take all reasonable steps to prevent unlawful and unfair discrimination.

In all our activities, we will aim to eliminate unlawful and unfair discrimination and lack of opportunity on the grounds of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, employment status, criminal record, class or place of residence.

We will actively strive towards promoting equal rights and opportunities for the people and organisations with which we work.

MCA will use its influence to change attitudes and policies, which reinforce discrimination.  We will aim to create an environment in our activities and meetings, in which all individuals can feel welcome and where all opinions are valued.

This policy will be reviewed regularly by the Trustees, who must ensure that all members are aware of, and have access to this policy.

Statement of Intent

We will aim to create an environment in our activities and meetings in which all individuals can feel welcome.

All trustees and members of the MCA must operate within this equal and diversity policy.  Failure to do so may result in ineligibility for membership.

We believe that Equality and Diversity are an integral part of all the activities of MCA.

Policy Procedures

All policy reports of MCA will take due consideration of equality and diversity issues.

Any person elected as a Trustee of MCA will have to confirm that they understand and agree with the Equality and Diversity policy.

A regular review of the Equality and Diversity policy will take place.

Signature of chair:

Date of signature/ratification of policy (or what date was this policy adopted by the membership)

Date that next review is due:

Date policy reviewed: