Equality and Diversity Statement

Family Intervention Counselling Service is committed to meeting the needs and aspirations of customers and communities in a fair, respectful, and proportionate manner. Our approach to diversity and equality is to promote inclusiveness by recognising that anyone can make a positive difference in the achievement of the organisation’s vision and in the wider society.

We will comply with best practice from legal, regulatory and inspection requirements. Codes of Practice and other guidance will be used appropriately to ensure progress on diversity.

Family Intervention Counselling Service will not discriminate against, bully or victimise any person or organisation on grounds of, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, class, appearance, responsibility for dependants or any other protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act or any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

We aim:

To have Directors, staff and members that reflect the makeup of the communities we serve.

To work in inclusive ways in developing an organisational culture that proactively promotes diversity and equality.

To ensure the Directors, staff and members are supported and trained in knowledge and skills to deliver our policy on diversity and equality.