Our ambition is for A New Direction to be the most inclusive organisation we can be with:

  • A workforce and Board that reflects the community we serve.
  • A working culture where everyone feels included and able to be their whole selves at work.
  • Programming that’s accessible and welcoming to all.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to actively avoiding unlawful discrimination, for everyone who works for or with A New Direction and all those we encounter in the course of our work.

This means that recognising protected characteristics as outlined under the Equality Act 2010, we will not discriminate directly or indirectly by association or perception on grounds of race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, ability and class/socioeconomic status or background.

This page gives a brief summary of our full Equality and Inclusion policy.

What is the purpose of this policy?

This policy outlines:

  • our commitments to equality and inclusion
  • our expectations and the responsibilities of A New Direction, our team and the people we work with
  • our duties as an employer relating to protected characteristics under current legislation and how we will ensure we meet these

The policy is a roadmap for how we will uphold/embed our Vision, Mission.

What does this Policy cover?

Everyone who works for or with A New Direction is expected to read and comply with this policy. This includes all employees, freelancers, volunteers, trainees and board members. Equity is one of our core values and this should influence how we work together and everything we do.

What are my responsibilities?

Every employee is required to be actively engaged in supporting A New Direction to meet its commitment to equality and inclusion. We expect every employee to play their part in promoting a culture of equality of opportunity for all and be a positive force for change.

What to do if you feel you are being treated unfairly?

  • If you consider that you have been unlawfully discriminated against, you may use A New Direction’s Grievance Procedure to make a complaint. If your complaint involves bullying or harassment, the grievance procedure is modified, as set out in the Dignity at Work policy.
  • We will take any complaint seriously and will seek to resolve any grievance that it upholds. You will not be penalised for raising a grievance, even if your grievance is not

10. What to do if you feel you are being treated unfairly?

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