Commitment to Equality

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Acknowledgement: Meals & More recognises that certain groups or individuals may be denied equality based on race, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, disability, gender reassignment, age, social class, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or any other irrelevant factor.

 

Compliance: We embrace the statutory requirements of the Equalities Act 2010 and are committed to adhering to this and other relevant legislation to promote equality of opportunity.

 

Responsibility: Beyond legal obligations, we understand our moral and social responsibility to support broader change through our work, aiming to eliminate discrimination and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

 

Commitment: We are dedicated to ensuring that:

Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

 

Equality of opportunity and diversity are actively promoted.

 

Services are accessible and fairly delivered to all.

 

Our Trustees, employees, and volunteers reflect a diverse range of the population.

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Application

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This policy applies to all Trustees, employees, and volunteers, including those employed by Brakes working on behalf of Meals & More.

 

Core Values​

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Central Role: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our mission. We are committed to treating all individuals with dignity, eliminating discrimination, and addressing issues of social exclusion, inequality, and disadvantage.

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Engagement: For success, it’s crucial that everyone is involved in and dedicated to upholding this policy, aiming for a just society free from discrimination and prejudice. We strive to integrate these values into all our practices and relationships.

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Aims

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Promotion: Foster equality of opportunity and diversity in volunteering and employment.

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Partnerships: Build effective relationships across our community.

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Objectives

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Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate and enhance our services to embed equality and diversity principles.

 

Fair Employment: Ensure representative staffing and fair employment procedures.

 

Support and Development: Address the needs of volunteers and employees, supporting their growth.

 

Valuation: Recognize and value individual contributions.

 

Challenge: Actively challenge discrimination.

 

Accountability: Maintain accountability in all practices.

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Rationale

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This policy is essential to meet the diverse needs of our delivery partners and to ensure fair and appropriate treatment for all who work or volunteer with Meals & More.

 

Implementation Responsibilities

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The Trustees and employees are responsible for ensuring this policy is implemented and adhered to.​

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Implementation Methods

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Employment Conditions: Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment with Meals & More.

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Awareness and Agreement: Ensure Trustees and volunteers understand, agree with, and commit to this policy. Provide a copy to all employees and volunteers during induction.

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Training: Encourage participation in anti-discriminatory training and allocate resources for it.

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Partnerships: Collaborate with organizations committed to equality and diversity.

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Accessibility Monitoring: Monitor services and events for accessibility and inclusivity, taking steps to ensure representative participation.

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Monitoring and Review

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Commitment: We are committed to establishing, developing, and reviewing our equality policy.

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Record Keeping: Effective record-keeping and monitoring are crucial for measuring success and planning improvements.

 

Annual Review: The Trustees will review this policy annually to ensure its continued effectiveness.