Equality Policy
Brighouse Old Boys Football Club Equality Policy utilises the FA Charter Standard Programme Equality Policy.
As the governing body of the game, The Football Association is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the game at every level. Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it this is fully endorsed by Brighouse Old Boys. Our commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.
The club is also committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.
The aim of this policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that the Football Club is equally accessible to them all. The club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it.
Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability and to encourage equal opportunities. This policy is fully supported by the Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation of this policy.
The club, in all its activities will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. It means that we will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.
The club will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable is regarded as discrimination. This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal.
The club will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
The club is committed to taking positive action where inequalities exist, and to
the development of a programme of ongoing training and awareness -
The club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires
all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the relevant
equalities legislation:-
Race Relations Act 1976,
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
as well as any amendments to these acts and any new legislation.
The club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims, when it is brought to its attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions imposed as appropriate.