Equality and inclusion

Removing barriers to participation

A summary of the approved equality and inclusion commitments.

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Summary of the board-approved Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Status
Approved policy summary
Owner
The Hwb Collective CIC board
Version
1.0 summary · 22 July 2026
Contact
info@thehwbco.com

Commitment

The organisation is committed to equality of opportunity, valuing difference, preventing discrimination and harassment, making reasonable adjustments where practicable and challenging exclusionary behaviour.

Protected characteristics

The approved policy recognises the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination based on a protected characteristic is not accepted.

Inclusive delivery

Activities should use clear and inclusive language, consider different learning needs and remove barriers where reasonably practicable. Venue, communication, technology, pace and support should be discussed during planning.

Digital inclusion

Online services should be designed with accessibility in mind and avoid unnecessary complexity. A digital service cannot be assumed to be accessible solely because it includes a theme or text-size control; testing and user feedback are also needed.

Raising a concern

Concerns can be sent to info@thehwbco.com. If the concern involves the Founding Director, it should be reviewed by a non-conflicted Non-Executive Director.

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