The Printworks Tavistock — Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Policy

1. Purpose of this Policy

The Printworks Tavistock is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible community space. This EDI Policy sets out how we promote equality, celebrate diversity, and ensure inclusion across all our activities, services, and organisational practices.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone who engages with The Printworks feels respected, valued, and able to participate fully.

2. Our Commitment

The Printworks Tavistock is committed to ensuring that no individual is treated less favourably or excluded on the grounds of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender identity or gender reassignment
  • Marriage or civil partnership
  • Pregnancy or maternity
  • Race, ethnicity, or nationality
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

We also recognise additional factors that may affect inclusion, such as socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, education level, and digital access.

3. Where this Policy Applies

This policy applies to:

  • All visitors, participants, and service users
  • All volunteers, staff, and trustees
  • All tutors, facilitators, contractors, and partner organisations
  • All classes, groups, events, and room‑hire activities
  • All communications, marketing, and public engagement
  • All decision‑making processes within the organisation

4. Our EDI Principles

To uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion, The Printworks Tavistock will:

  • Promote equal access to our building, activities, and services
  • Remove barriers that prevent participation
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people and those with additional needs
  • Celebrate diversity through programming, partnerships, and community engagement
  • Ensure fair treatment in all organisational decisions
  • Challenge discrimination whenever it occurs
  • Promote inclusive behaviour among volunteers, staff, and trustees
  • Review policies regularly to ensure compliance with best practice and legislation

5. Accessibility

The Printworks Tavistock is committed to improving accessibility across:

  • Physical spaces
  • Communication formats
  • Booking processes
  • Digital content
  • Event and activity design

We will continue to make improvements to ensure our building and services are as accessible as reasonably possible.

6. Responsibilities

Trustees

Responsible for ensuring EDI principles are embedded in governance, strategy, and decision‑making.

Volunteers & Staff

Expected to uphold inclusive behaviour, challenge discrimination, and support accessible participation.

Tutors & Facilitators

Required to run sessions in an inclusive, respectful, and accessible manner.

Visitors & Participants

Encouraged to treat others with respect and contribute to a welcoming environment.

7. Legal Framework

This policy aligns with:

  • The Equality Act 2010
  • Charity Commission guidance on equality and inclusion
  • Best‑practice standards for UK community organisations
  • Requirements for nonprofit technology grants (e.g., Microsoft Nonprofit Program)

8. Reporting Concerns

Anyone who experiences or witnesses discrimination or exclusion at The Printworks Tavistock can report it confidentially:

Email: info@printworkstavistock.org.uk Phone: 01822 615259

Concerns will be handled sensitively, fairly, and in line with our safeguarding and complaints procedures.

9. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually by the trustees to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and compliant with current legislation.

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