Equality & Diversity

Venture Housing Association is committed to the development of communities and their sustainability.  We aim to ensure all our services are consistent with our established Equal Opportunity policy.  Venture Housing Association in pursuing this policy will comply with all appropriate legislation and attempt to achieve the highest professional 'best practice' standards as recommended by the Tenant Services Authroity, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Audit Commission and those interest groups representing the needs of those most disadvantaged in society.
 
Tenants are expected to adhere to matters of law in relation to equality and diversity and the terms of their tenancy agreement and to fulfill a 'good neighbour' role respecting the needs and circumstances of all people in their community.  

What is Equality & Diversity?

Equality requires Venture Housing Association to respond to the needs of individuals and groups according to their needs, which may at times involve engaging in positive action.  The principles behind an approach in support of "equality" is one where an individual's or group's diverse background does not prevent them from receiving services, obtaining employment or simply being treated equally in accordance with the same high level of standards as any nationality or ethnic orgin, religious belief, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, culture, gender, class, appearance, responsibility for dependants, unrelated criminal activity, HIV, AIDS, income or spent convictions.
 
Diversity is concerned with recognising and valuing difference amongst the individuals and groups.  This applies to the full range of services in which Venture Housing Association engages.  Our strategy recognises that: 

• All people are different and have differing needs and these will be taken into account when planning services and developing employment policies.
• We aim to treat each individual with respect and consistent with the standards defined in the Association's stated core values.
• Action needs to be taken to promote and achieve diversity in employment, service delivery, working with communities and formulation of business plans.
• Actions to achieve our stated aims will be supported by appropriate budget provision and resources.
• All aims are applicable, applying to all functions and relevant action plans.
• We aim to ensure that equality and diversity issues are treated as part of the 'mainstream' services and practices of the Association which will help develop existing organisational culture and performance.

Venture Housing Association opposes all forms
of discrimination and will work hard to eliminate it
and promote good relations between people.