WEM CRICKET CLUB EQUALITY POLICY Adopted 2021 awaiting committee
agreement
Note* The ECB created a new diversity policy 2021-24 and this Equality
Policy has been updated accordingly.
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ADVICE Discrimination: The club
aims to eliminate of discrimination and acknowledges that discrimination can
take many forms
Indirect Discrimination is when a
condition has a detrimental affect on one sector of society, because fewer
from that sector can comply with it Victimisation is when someone is treated less favourably than others because they have taken action against the club Harassment is inappropriate actions, behaviour (intimidation, bullying), comments or physical contact that is objectionable or causes offence to the recipient. It may be directed towards people because of their gender, appearance, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, age, sexual preference, a disability or some other characteristic No form of discrimination or harassment
will be tolerated |
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Intro Wem is committed to ensuring that cricket is safe and welcoming to all
members of the community through its Equality Policy and promotion of inclusion
and diversity. This Policy is written in conjunction with the ECB Inclusion
and Diversity Strategy and the Equality Act 2010 |
1. Putting things in place
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1.1 The club considers that EQUALITY is a) Opportunity for all b) the elimination of discrimination c) promoting inclusion and diversity 1.2 Responsibilities: Everyone (involved in the club, in any capacity) must respect and act in accordance with the Equality Policy 1.3 Dignity: The club is committed to promoting dignity and respect for all by valuing everyone 1.4 The club will ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of (SEE Appendix 1) sex, (gender, male or female) gender reassignment parental, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race (inc. ethnic origin, nationality, colour, national origin and
language), disability, sexual preference, religion or belief, socio-economical group, political belief and age. 1.5 Access: The club will ensure that there will be access to all those who wish to participate in all aspects of cricket and that they are treated fairly 1.6 Harassment: The club is committed to ensuring that its members, players, coaches, volunteers and guests are able to conduct their activities free from harassment or intimidation 1.7 Legal Obligation: The club recognises its legal obligations with respect equality |
2. Having the right people in place
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2.1 Equality Policy ESSENTIAL CONTACTS Club Safeguarding
Officer(s) Graham Furber 01939 290649/ 07885 599889 graham.furber@yahoo.com
Becky Bowen 07507 746577 beckybroomhall1988@gmail.com Paul
Strefford 07840 702338 streffis@btinternet.com County
Officer Tracey Pyke 07542
455276 safeguarding@shropshirecricketboard.co.uk ECB Safeguarding Team
020 7432 1200 www.safeguarding@ecb.co.uk 2.2 Wem Cricket Club has a Whistle Blowing Policy
or Public Concern at Work 020
7404 6609 2.3 Wem Cricket Club has an email wem.cricket@gmail.com |
3. What do you do if
you have a concern?
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If any club member believes that they may have suffered discrimination because of any of the above protected characteristics they may (in no particular order); 3.1 report concerns to ESSENTIAL
CONTACTS, preferably via email 3.2 Email concerns to wemcricket@gmail.com 3.3 Complete an ACI form Please note* Allegations regarding potential breaches of this policy will be treated in confidence, shared with only ‘those who need to know’ and investigated in accordance with the appropriate procedure |
3. Cricket specific advice
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4.1 All members will be made aware of the policy through the Wem Cricket Club website, committee meetings, flyers and promotion, coaches lead, training, Shropshire council pages online and posters. 4.2 For further information on the
Equality Act in Cricket please email: diversitymatters@ecb.co.uk 4.2 All service providers (cricket clubs) have a responsibility under the law to treat their service users fairly · Cricket Clubs will need to ensure they are compliant with the Equality Act |
Written 2021
Review 2024 – In line with the ECB
Appendix 1
Equality Advisory and Support Service
(EASS) (2021): There are eight protected characteristics that
apply · Disability · Sex (Gender) (male or
Female) · Age · Gender Reassignment · Race (Ethnicity) · Religion
or Belief (Faith) · Pregnancy and Maternity · Sexual
Orientation (LGBT) There is also an additional characteristic that applies only
to employers: · Marriage and Civil Partnership More information on
the Equality Act · Information specifically for sports clubs from the
Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): EHRC Guidance for Sports clubs
as a service provider · Government department website with
information on The Equality Act 2010: Gov.co.uk Equality Act 2010 guidance · Equality
Advisory and Support Service (EASS) providing individuals advice about how they
have been treated : http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
