Equality Policy
SCOTTISH ANGLERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED - EQUITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
SANA will abide by the Equity Standard as set down by sportscotland, to ensure that unlawful discrimination is unacceptable on the grounds of race, disability, gender, religious or political belief, age, social background, marital status, employment status, colour, or pregnancy and that all participants, volunteers, coaches or parents receive equal treatment practising the following core values:
Fairness : Integrity : Respect : Equity
Therefore, SANA is committed to:
The Equal Opportunities Policy identifies the following aims:
Updated March 2011
SANA will abide by the Equity Standard as set down by sportscotland, to ensure that unlawful discrimination is unacceptable on the grounds of race, disability, gender, religious or political belief, age, social background, marital status, employment status, colour, or pregnancy and that all participants, volunteers, coaches or parents receive equal treatment practising the following core values:
Fairness : Integrity : Respect : Equity
Therefore, SANA is committed to:
- Ensuring that no individual, including members of the workforce (paid or voluntary), is discriminated against on any of the grounds listed above.
- Comply with any statutory and legislative obligations to eliminate discrimination and increase equity in sport
- Ensuring that equity and the provision of equal opportunities are integral to the development and delivery of our policies, procedures, actions, investment and communications
- Ensuring that SANA is an equitable employer, recognising and encouraging diversity, inclusion and respect in the workforce
- Increasing where possible, the under-represented groups in our workforce
- Encouraging and supporting our members to take positive action towards achieving equity in clubs and in angling Equal Opportunities Policy:
The Equal Opportunities Policy identifies the following aims:
- Eliminating any barriers or ‘perceived’ barriers to participation within the Association and club structure
- Ensuring that all members are aware of, understand and follow the Association’s Equity statement
- Increasing awareness within the Association and clubs of the needs of those who face discrimination
- Ensuring that the Association considers Equal Opportunities in all its activities
- Ensuring that where practical, access to waters are accessible to all, including those with physical disabilities
- Ensuring that the rules of the Association state that discriminatory language or behaviour is not acceptable in any form
- Ensuring that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness.
Updated March 2011
