Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society

The Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society EDI policy functions as a mutual "Code of Conduct" rather than as a legal document. No person is employed or remunerated by this charity.

The following "Code of Conduct" applies to all our members, including those who offer their services as a volunteer with us.

1. Statement of Purpose:
   • Our Society is run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of our community. Our purpose is as stated on our Home page. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, valued, and respected when giving their time or using our services. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment.
2. Who It Applies To and What is Expected:
   • This policy applies to all members, volunteers, committee members, and trustees. When representing our Society, you are expected to treat fellow members, volunteers, and members of the public with dignity. We will not tolerate language, jokes, or behaviour that discriminates against anyone based on their age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
3. Making Membership and Volunteering Accessible:
   
   • We want our Society to reflect our whole community. We will look for ways to make our meetings, activities, and communication accessible to everyone. If you need any practical adjustments or support to be a member or to volunteer with us, please let us know and we will do our best to help.
4. How to Raise an Issue:
   
   • If you feel you have been treated unfairly, or if you witness discriminatory behaviour, please speak to our Chair. If your concern involves that person, please contact any other committee team member. We promise to listen to your concerns, keep them confidential, and take them seriously.
5. Resolving Problems:
   
   • If a member's or a volunteer's behaviour goes against this policy, our committee will talk to them informally to resolve the issue and offer guidance. However, if the behaviour is serious, causes harm, or continues after a warning, the committee reserves the right to ask the member or volunteer to leave the group permanently to protect our wider membership and the public.

WHaCS will implement this policy by directing all current and future members, including our volunteers, committee members, and trustees, to conform to this "Code of Conduct".

Members will be made aware of this EDI policy page annually and by virtue of a paid membership they will have been deemed to have read, understood, and agree to abide by this "Code of Conduct".

Any member who seeks further clarification on this policy should speak to either our Chair, or another member of the committee team, or reach out to us using the website contact form.

This EDI policy may be modified at any time. If changes are made, the “Page Last Updated” date (at the bottom of this page) will be revised.