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Bridging The Gap Together!

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY

Policy Level

Operational Mandatory Policy read for all colleagues

Version Control

V1.2 – Oct 2022

Approved by Next review date

POLICY STATEMENT

Effective from: 1st January 2023 Effective till: 1st January 2025

E. Kelly Managing Director

Oct 2024 (with annual interim reviews by operational policy group)

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Bridging The Gap Together! recognises that discrimination and victimisation are unacceptable and that it is in the interests of the Company and its employees/volunteers to utilise the skills of the total workforce. The Company aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics).

Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination or victimisation. To that end, the purpose of this policy is to provide equality and fairness for all in our workforce either volunteer or employed.