Equality and Diversity Statement

Wenlock Barn Tenant Management Organisation is a small voluntary organisation. Our mission is based on a fundamental belief in the value of diversity in our community and the importance of ensuring equality of opportunity in all areas of our work. We recognise that people with diverse cultures and perspectives bring fresh ideas and perceptions that benefit our organisation and all of its stakeholders.

We are committed to developing and maintaining an organisation in which differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds and needs are fostered and valued, and where those with diverse experiences are able to participate and contribute. We recognise that this will enhance our effectiveness in carrying out our work.

Equal opportunity Wenlock Barn Tenant Management Organisation opposes all forms of discrimination (intentional, unintentional and institutional). We believe that all individuals must be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
We are firmly committed to promoting equality of opportunity. We seek to ensure that our services are relevant and accessible to all who wish to use them.

We will not discriminate against job applicants, staff members, volunteers, individuals or organisations to which we provide services on the grounds of: race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin gender, marital status and caring responsibilities sexuality age physical or mental disability or mental health status HIV status/ AIDS diagnosis religion/faith social origin or class employment status unrelated criminal conviction.

We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in the recruitment, working environment, training/development and conditions of employment of our staff. We will strive to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged by any conditions, requirements, service provision, procedures or practices that cannot be justified.  We will take action against all forms of discrimination, abuse or harassment and any breaches to our diversity statement and offer support to the victims.