Equity, diversity and inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Introduction
The Churchill Fellowship (TCF) provides UK citizens with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and then implement their learning to benefit themselves, their communities and the UK as a whole. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the Fellowship’s work across all activities.
The Fellowship, through its Fellowship programme, brings together a dynamic mix of people and ideas which form the foundation of the Fellowship’s reputation for enabling positive changes, providing Fellows a unique and enriching experience. TCF believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to maintaining the high standards of all of its activities.
The Fellowship takes account of relevant legislation and aims to avoid discrimination which the Trustees recognise is a barrier to equity, diversity and inclusion. Through the implementation of its Equal Opportunities policy, the Fellowship has due regard to the protected characteristics* detailed in the Equality Act 2010.
TCF is committed to promoting equity and diversity and developing a culture of engagement and inclusion through:
- Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, working constructively to enable fair and full participation in all of its work and activities, in an environment characterised by diversity and equal opportunity.
- Taking personal responsibility to uphold standards and ensure that values of equity, diversity and respect for all are embedded into everything we do.
- Advancing diversity of Trustees, Advisory Council Members and staff via open recruitment, and of Fellowship participation in an inclusive community.
- Ensuring action that promotes equity, including processes for equity screening, impact assessments of the Fellowship’s functions and charitable activities.
- Ensuring all individuals who come into contact with the charity are treated with fairness, dignity and respect in all situations and at all times.
- Creating a working environment free of bullying and harassment, promoting dignity and respect for all.
TCF aims to ensure that our policies, training and development and our day-to-day operations reflect our legal responsibilities as well as the principles set out in this statement. The principles of non-discrimination and equity also apply to the way in which Fellows Trustees, Advisory Council Members, staff and Fellows should treat each other, and any other persons associated with the Fellowship**.
This applies to all Trustees, Advisory Council Members, Fellows, staff, contractors, applicants of the Fellowship and visitors.
*The nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are 'age', 'disability', 'gender reassignment' (now commonly understood as 'gender identity'), 'marriage and civil partnership', 'pregnancy and maternity', 'race', 'race', 'religion or belief', 'sex', and 'sexual orientation'.
**This statement should be read in conjunction with the Code of Conduct for Trustees, Advisory Council Members, Fellows and Staff.
The Fellowship, through its Fellowship programme, brings together a dynamic mix of people and ideas which form the foundation of the Fellowship’s reputation for enabling positive changes, providing Fellows a unique and enriching experience. TCF believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to maintaining the high standards of all of its activities.
The Fellowship takes account of relevant legislation and aims to avoid discrimination which the Trustees recognise is a barrier to equity, diversity and inclusion. Through the implementation of its Equal Opportunities policy, the Fellowship has due regard to the protected characteristics* detailed in the Equality Act 2010.
TCF is committed to promoting equity and diversity and developing a culture of engagement and inclusion through:
- Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, working constructively to enable fair and full participation in all of its work and activities, in an environment characterised by diversity and equal opportunity.
- Taking personal responsibility to uphold standards and ensure that values of equity, diversity and respect for all are embedded into everything we do.
- Advancing diversity of Trustees, Advisory Council Members and staff via open recruitment, and of Fellowship participation in an inclusive community.
- Ensuring action that promotes equity, including processes for equity screening, impact assessments of the Fellowship’s functions and charitable activities.
- Ensuring all individuals who come into contact with the charity are treated with fairness, dignity and respect in all situations and at all times.
- Creating a working environment free of bullying and harassment, promoting dignity and respect for all.
TCF aims to ensure that our policies, training and development and our day-to-day operations reflect our legal responsibilities as well as the principles set out in this statement. The principles of non-discrimination and equity also apply to the way in which Fellows Trustees, Advisory Council Members, staff and Fellows should treat each other, and any other persons associated with the Fellowship**.
This applies to all Trustees, Advisory Council Members, Fellows, staff, contractors, applicants of the Fellowship and visitors.
*The nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are 'age', 'disability', 'gender reassignment' (now commonly understood as 'gender identity'), 'marriage and civil partnership', 'pregnancy and maternity', 'race', 'race', 'religion or belief', 'sex', and 'sexual orientation'.
**This statement should be read in conjunction with the Code of Conduct for Trustees, Advisory Council Members, Fellows and Staff.