Vision of Adventure CIO

Who we are

We aim to increase physical and mental well being and reduce isolation in blind and partially sighted adults. We do this by involving them in adventurous activities.

We bring together visually impaired adults (VIPs) along with volunteer sighted guides on courses involving a range of adventurous activities. 

Operating from the heart of the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, our courses take place in various accommodations across these beautiful national parks. We administer the charity from home offices and have an equipment store based near Kendal, allowing us to offer personalised experiences tailored to the needs of our participants.

As we enter an exciting stage in our development, we are driven by a passion to create lasting impact, improve lives, and foster an inclusive community for all.

While we value our organisation's family feel and friendliness we also place great emphasis on professionalism. 

Our culture and values

Integrity: - To act with honesty and integrity.

Respect: - To have mutual respect and tolerance of others.

Openness: - To be frank and straightforward with all we meet.

Environment: - To respect the environment we live and play in.

Support: -To create a positive and supportive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and everyone’s opinion is considered.

Friendliness: - To remain a small charity with the personal touch.

Celebrate: - To recognise and applaud everyone’s achievements. (……And celebrate by eating lots of cake!)

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY 

Introduction

Vision of Adventure aims to ensure that all of its employee or workers, volunteers, job applicants and clients are treated equally irrespective of disability, race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, age, sex or marital status. This policy sets out instructions that all employee or workers are required to follow in order to ensure that this is achieved. 

Policy 

There shall be no discrimination on account of disability, race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, age, sex or marital status. 

The Vision of Adventure shall appoint, train, develop and promote on the basis of merit and ability. 

Employee or workers have personal responsibility for the practical application of the Vision of Adventure ’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which extends to the treatment of members of the public, other employee or workers, and clients. 

 Those who are involved in the recruitment, selection, promotion and training of employee or workers have special responsibility for the practical application of the ’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

The Grievance Procedure is available to any employee or worker who believes that he or she may have been unfairly discriminated against. 

 Disciplinary action under the Disciplinary Procedure shall be taken against any employee or worker who is found to have committed an act of discrimination. Discriminatory conduct and Sexual or Racial harassment shall be regarded as a serious offence.

 If there is any doubt about inappropriate treatment under the Vision of Adventure ’s Equal Opportunities Policy, employee or workers should consult the Operations manager.