Refurnish Devon

Who we are

Refurnish Devon (registered charity) was established in 1998 to promote reuse of household goods throughout Devon, to reduce waste and provide low costs goods to people on low incomes. We also provide employment and volunteering opportunities for people that are are long term unemployed and/or have support needs. We have 7 charity reuse shops across Devon in Barnstaple, Buckfastleigh, Crediton, Newton Abbot, South Molton, Tiverton and Totnes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

All employees, volunteers and trustees must adhere to our Equality, diversity and inclusion policy. The executive leadership team and the chair of the Board of Trustees are accountable for ensuring the policy is implemented.

The role of all employees

We expect you, and every one of our people, to take personal responsibility for observing, upholding, promoting, and applying this policy. Our culture is made in the day-to-day working interactions between us, so creating the right environment is a responsibility that we all share.

We expect you to treat your colleagues and third parties (including customers, suppliers, contractors, agency staff and consultants) fairly and with dignity, trust, and respect. Sometimes, this may mean allowing for different views and viewpoints and making space for others to contribute. All our people have a responsibility to ensure that the terms and spirit of this policy are observed and to understand clearly there is a moral duty not to discriminate against any individual, however they encounter Refurnish Devon.

The Management team team has a responsibility of ensuring the maintenance, regular review and updating of the policy in accordance with changes in legislation. Therefore, any queries on the application or interpretation of this policy must be discussed with the team prior to any action being taken.

As an employee, you have responsibility to:

• act in ways that respect and value the diversity of others
• ensure you treat all people fairly, with dignity and respect
• challenge and report any behaviour that could be interpreted as discriminatory
• to seek guidance from your line manger.
• complete the mandatory EDI training
• understand what is expected of you in terms of your performance, behaviour and conduct towards others
• set a positive example all times
• listen to and respect others and discourage discriminatory speculations
• act in accordance with the values of Refurnish Devon.