Equal Opportunities Policy

The Ribbons Drop In Centre is striving to be an equal opportunities employer. It is our aim that no one using the Centre will be discriminated against, whether they are a volunteer, paid worker or user of the Centre.

There will be no discrimination tolerated in this organisation on grounds of:

• Race, colour, nationality, or ethnic or national origin.

• Religion or creed.

• Physical or mental disability.

• Gender

• Marital status.

• Sexual preference or orientation.

• HIV status.

• Immigration status

• “Spent” court convictions (subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).

• Age

Selection criteria and procedures will be reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All volunteers will have an equal opportunity to progress both within and outside the organisation.

The Ribbons Centre is committed to a programme of action to make this policy effective. The policy will be brought to the attention of all volunteers, staff and service users.

May 2004