SOS Combatives CIC is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

We believe every individual should have equal access to our services, training, and
community activities, free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation.

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We value the richness that diversity brings to our organisation and are committed to ensuring that no one is treated less favourably on the grounds of:

- Age
- Disability
- Gender or gender identity
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Race, ethnicity, or national origin
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Socio-economic background
- Criminal history (subject to risk-assessed safeguarding checks)

This policy applies to:
- All directors, volunteers, trainers, and representatives of SOS Combatives CIC

- All participants and attendees of our training, workshops, and community sessions

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- All partners, funders, and affiliated organisations

We will:
- Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, especially those from marginalised or vulnerable backgrounds
- Ensure accessibility, including reasonable adjustments for disability or trauma-informed delivery for survivors of abuse
- Use inclusive, respectful language in all communications and materials
- Promote diversity in our outreach, leadership, and training delivery
- Challenge discriminatory behaviour or language immediately and appropriately
- Deliver services in a way that acknowledges different lived experiences, including cultural, gendered, or socioeconomic realities

When engaging instructors, volunteers, or partners, we will:
- Promote opportunities widely and transparently
- Encourage participation from underrepresented groups
- Assess individuals on merit, skills, and alignment with our ethos-not background or status

We will:
- Regularly review this policy to ensure its effectiveness
- Gather participant feedback where appropriate
- Take seriously and investigate any complaint or concern raised under this policy

This policy will be reviewed annually or when legislation or organisational changes require it.

Date: 07/07/2025