Leicester Community Radio (LCR) Equality and Diversity Policy
Last Updated: Friday, 27 September 2024
Aims
- Recognition of Inequality: Leicester Community Radio acknowledges that power is not distributed equally in society, leading to discrimination against groups and individuals based on factors such as lineage, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, class, religion, marital status, and geographical location.
- Zero Tolerance for Discrimination: We recognise that any form of direct or indirect discrimination within our organisation is both morally wrong and legally unacceptable.
- Commitment to Equality: The purpose of this Equality and Diversity Policy is to outline the positive steps LCR will take to combat discrimination within our organisation, the services we provide, and our interactions with other entities. By adopting this policy, LCR commits unequivocally to ensuring that equal opportunity becomes a reality for all.
Code of Practice
- Inclusive Activities: LCR is dedicated to providing activities, guidance, and support for individuals of all ages. We strive to ensure that our events and group activities are accessible and welcoming to everyone eligible to join.
- Accessibility Commitment: We aim to make our meetings and events accessible to people with disabilities, whether by offering transport, using accessible venues, providing sign language interpreters when necessary, or producing information in large print.
- Training and Awareness: We leverage local training opportunities to help our team and members understand how discrimination occurs and how to prevent it.
- Support for Women: We organise regular women-only meetings and activities to ensure women can fully and equally participate in the group.
- Policy Compliance: All LCR members will have the Equality and Diversity Policy explained to them and will be required to comply with and implement it.
- Handling Discrimination Complaints: Members who experience discrimination can report their concerns to the coordinator, who will be present at all monthly meetings. If the coordinator cannot resolve the issue, it will be escalated to the Management Committee.
Code of Conduct
- Respect and Dignity: All individuals will be treated with respect and dignity, irrespective of their lineage, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, or age.
- Inclusive Language: We are committed to valuing and respecting everyone’s feelings. Offensive language or humour, such as sexist or racist jokes, or terminology derogatory to individuals with disabilities, will not be tolerated.
- No Harassment: No one will be harassed, abused, or intimidated based on their lineage, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, or age. All incidents of harassment will be taken seriously.
Dealing with Complaints
- Seriousness of Complaints: The Management Committee treats all complaints of discrimination and harassment with utmost seriousness.
- Thorough Investigation: Complaints will be investigated thoroughly, and the complainant will have the opportunity to discuss their experience in a safe environment.
- Fair Hearing: If a complaint is made against an individual, that person will also be given the chance to present their side.
- Inclusive Resolution: The Committee will take actions that prioritise the inclusion and safety of members who have experienced discrimination or harassment.
Review
This policy will be reviewed every two years to ensure it remains relevant and effective.