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It means recognising differences between individuals / groups and providing opportunities for them to participate in running activities regardless of those differences, whether this is as a participant, coach, leader, official or volunteer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNDRR \u003c/strong\u003eembraces diversity and difference and is committed to providing opportunities that are safe, inclusive, accessible, and equitable. We want our club to be equally accessible to all members of society, whatever their age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or social/economic status.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will develop a focus on inclusion, not exclusion, and ensure that we provide appropriate advice to members and volunteers to ensure that everyone can participate as fully as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Inclusion Policy is intended to promote a change in attitudes and perceptions and to improve opportunities for everyone to participate at our club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will seek to ensure that we comply with the\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance\u0022\u003e Equality Act 2010\u003c/a\u003e and the characteristics protected by it ( age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity) and encourage our members to do so. We will seek to include everyone regardless of whether they have a protected characteristic or not.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eOur aim at NDRR club is to provide an environment where everyone feels:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e• Welcome\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e• Represented\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e• Included in decision making\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e• Able to participate\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e• Safe and free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and vilification.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTherefore at NDDR;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will provide a welcoming environment and talk to one another.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will think positively about how we can include people rather than focusing on potential barriers to participation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will consider how our club is promoted. For example, by providing information in formats which are accessible and by using appropriate imagery.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will develop the knowledge and understanding of key club positions such as group leaders and committee members, of disability, equity and inclusive practice by providing access to appropriate guidance and training.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWe will encourage people to contact us to discuss their needs and requirements to facilitate inclusion and we will ensure we consider what reasonable adjustments could be made to enable them to participate. We will not make assumptions and will try to speak to people and discuss how we could include them in club activities. This may for example be a Thursday coaching session rather than attending a Tuesday pace led group session.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eIf reasonable adjustments are required to make an event/activity accessible, then we will try to make those reasonable adjustments and communicate the outcome accordingly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe committee will endeavour to discuss requests on an individual basis and communicate,\u003cbr\u003edemonstrating that every effort has been made to be inclusive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolicy date :\u0026nbsp;23/08/2023. Updated :\u0026nbsp;12/09/2024\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview/approved : August 2025\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview date : August 2026\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Inclusivity+Policy?version=8","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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