Aoife's Bubbles

1.⁠ ⁠Purpose

 

Aoife’s Bubbles charity  is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We aim to create an environment where everyone—staff, volunteers, and service users—is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

 

2.⁠ ⁠Our Commitment

 

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We are committed to:

 

Providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of background or personal characteristics.

 

Promoting a culture that values and respects differences.

 

Preventing discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in all forms.

 

Ensuring that our policies, practices, and procedures are inclusive and accessible.

 

3.⁠ ⁠Legal Framework

 

This policy is guided by the principles of the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from unfair treatment based on the following protected characteristics:

 

1.⁠ ⁠Age

 

2.⁠ ⁠Disability

 

3.⁠ ⁠Gender reassignment

 

4.⁠ ⁠Marriage and civil partnership

 

5.⁠ ⁠Pregnancy and maternity

 

6.⁠ ⁠Race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)

 

7.⁠ ⁠Religion or belief

 

8.⁠ ⁠Sex

 

9.⁠ ⁠Sexual orientation

 

4.⁠ ⁠Anti-Discrimination Statement

 

Aoife’s Bubbles Charity does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation.

All staff, volunteers, and service users have the right to be treated equally and to work or participate in an environment free from discrimination and prejudice.

 

We take active steps to:

 

Challenge and eliminate discrimination wherever it occurs.

 

Ensure that decisions on recruitment, training, promotion, and service delivery are based solely on merit and ability.

 

Provide reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities.

 

Encourage reporting of discriminatory behaviour and act promptly on any complaints.

 

5.⁠ ⁠Responsibilities

 

Leadership/Management are responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented and that all staff understand their obligations.

 

Staff and Volunteers are expected to treat others with respect and uphold the organisation’s commitment to equality and inclusion.

 

Service Users should be treated equitably and with dignity, regardless of their background or characteristics.

 

6.⁠ ⁠Monitoring and Review

 

We regularly review this policy and our practices to ensure they remain effective and compliant with current legislation. Feedback from staff, volunteers, and service users is welcomed to help us improve.

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Approved by: Yazmin Godfrey

 

Date: 23 October 2025

 

Next Review Date: 22 April 2026