Punk Against Poverty CIC

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Punk Against Poverty is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive, respectful and welcoming to all. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and our community, and we are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity in all areas of our work.

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or exclusion on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to:

• treating all staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and partners with fairness and respect
• creating a culture where difference is valued and everyone feels able to be themselves
• identifying and reducing barriers that may prevent people from accessing our services, volunteering opportunities or employment
• making reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support inclusion and accessibility
• challenging prejudice, discrimination and inequality when we encounter it
• continuously learning and improving our practice to better reflect and serve our community

Because we work with people facing hardship and exclusion, we understand the importance of being approachable, non-judgemental and responsive to different lived experiences. We aim to ensure our services and opportunities are accessible to those who may be marginalised or disadvantaged.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are not separate from our mission,  they are central to how we work, how we treat people and how we seek to create lasting change.