1. Statement of Intent
Valuing diversity, reducing inequality and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect are fundamental to Eccleshall RUFC. We make a firm commitment to developing and supporting our people, so we have a focused, agile, and disciplined work force, properly and appropriately skilled to support the delivery of the organisation’s priorities and objectives, enabling Eccleshall RUFC to respond to challenges of all people in today’s society.

Our vision is a future where everyone enjoys the life-changing benefits that come from play and sport.

Eccleshall RUFC is committed to building an environment that celebrates diversity and tackles all forms of discrimination. We will promote equality of opportunity, working to be a role model on equality issues. The commitment outlined in this policy covers all aspects of the organisation and it is expected that all employees, consultants, agency workers, parents/carers and volunteers who work on behalf of, represent or engage with Eccleshall RUFC will adhere to the principles of this policy.

Everyone involved in Eccleshall RUFC plays a part in making sure all aspects of our work are inclusive and welcoming of diversity. Eccleshall RUFC is committed to ensuring that all people irrespective of their protected characteristics of age, disability, colour, race, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, nationality, religion or sexual orientation have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in all our activities.

Eccleshall RUFC is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. This policy has been produced to try to prevent and address any unlawful discrimination or other unfair treatment, whether intentional or unintentional, direct or indirect. Eccleshall RUFC shall uphold its internal values of trust, integrity, responsibility and partnership working and shall also promote dignity in the workplace through its separate dignity at work policy.

The implementation of this policy and completion of the action areas will be the responsibility of the Directors who will involve all personnel/coaches at all levels. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in Eccleshall RUFC to ensure the principles of the Equality and Diversity Policy are understood and implemented.

The full policy is detailed in the attachment