Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

 

The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd

 

Version: 1.0

Effective Date: [2nd August 2025]

Review Date: [2nd August 2026]

 

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1. Policy Statement

 

The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

 

We believe that every individual should have equal opportunities to participate in our activities, services, events, programmes, volunteering opportunities, and employment, regardless of their background or personal characteristics.

 

We are committed to preventing discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and unfair treatment and to fostering a culture where differences are respected and valued.

 

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2. Purpose

 

The purpose of this policy is to:

 

• Promote equality of opportunity.

• Encourage diversity within our organisation and activities.

• Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

• Ensure compliance with relevant equality legislation.

• Prevent discrimination, harassment, bullying, and victimisation.

 

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3. Scope

 

This policy applies to:

 

• Directors.

• Employees.

• Volunteers.

• Contractors and consultants.

• Participants in programmes and activities.

• Service users.

• Visitors and members of the public engaging with The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd.

 

The policy applies to all activities undertaken by the organisation, including:

 

• Veteran support programmes.

• PTSD support camps and retreats.

• Community outreach projects.

• Fundraising activities.

• Events and meetings.

• Online broadcasts, podcasts, and social media engagement.

 

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4. Our Commitment

 

The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd is committed to ensuring that no person is treated less favourably because of:

 

• Age.

• Disability.

• Gender reassignment.

• Marriage or civil partnership.

• Pregnancy or maternity.

• Race, colour, nationality, or ethnic origin.

• Religion or belief.

• Sex.

• Sexual orientation.

• Socio-economic background.

• Military service history or veteran status.

• Any other characteristic protected by law.

 

We will seek to provide equal access to opportunities, services, and participation wherever reasonably possible.

 

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5. What Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Mean

 

Equality

 

Equality means ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and have access to the same opportunities without discrimination.

 

Diversity

 

Diversity means recognising, respecting, and valuing the differences that people bring through their experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

 

Inclusion

 

Inclusion means creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and able to participate fully.

 

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6. Expected Standards of Behaviour

 

Everyone involved with The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd is expected to:

 

• Treat others with dignity and respect.

• Value differing views and experiences.

• Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment.

• Challenge inappropriate behaviour where safe and appropriate to do so.

• Report incidents of discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

 

The organisation will not tolerate:

 

• Discrimination.

• Harassment.

• Bullying.

• Intimidation.

• Hate speech or hate-related behaviour.

• Victimisation of individuals who raise concerns.

 

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7. Accessibility

 

Where reasonably practicable, The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd will seek to:

 

• Remove barriers to participation.

• Make activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.

• Consider the needs of participants when planning events and programmes.

• Promote inclusion within both physical and online environments.

 

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8. Recruitment and Volunteering

 

The organisation is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and volunteer selection processes.

 

Decisions relating to recruitment, volunteering opportunities, training, and development will be based on merit, suitability, and organisational needs, without unlawful discrimination.

 

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9. Raising Concerns

 

Any individual who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, bullying, or exclusion should raise the matter with a Director of The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd.

 

All concerns will be taken seriously and dealt with fairly, confidentially, and appropriately.

 

Retaliation against any person who raises a genuine concern will not be tolerated.

 

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10. Monitoring and Review

 

The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd will periodically review its practices to ensure they support equality, diversity, and inclusion and comply with relevant legislation and best practice.

 

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required by changes in legislation or organisational activities.

 

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Contact Information

 

The Late Night Veteran Show Ltd

 

Email: [Insert Email Address]

 

Registered Address: [Pembrokeshire, Wales]

 

Approved By:

 

Name: D Edmundson 

 

Position: Director

 

Date: 2nd August 2025