Equality, diversity and inclusion

The Road Safety Trust (RST) is fully committed to The Equality Act 2010 and this legislation is the benchmark for all of our policies and procedures.

The RST values and respects each individual employee, trustee, secondee, contractor, applicant, grantee and people it encounters as part of its business, and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities to ensure inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The Road Safety Trust (RST) is fully committed to The Equality Act 2010 and this legislation is the benchmark for all of our policies and procedures.

The RST values and respects each individual employee, trustee, secondee, contractor, applicant, grantee and people it encounters as part of its business, and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities to ensure inclusive processes, practices and culture.

RST will not directly or indirectly discriminate in any of its activities or decisions, and will ensure that a persons Protected Characteristics (Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation) are responded too in respect of its business decisions, policies and procedures. . All RST business decisions will be based on relevant and objective criteria, and where applicable be subject to an Equality Impact Assessment to ensure we do not discriminate against any of these characteristics.

- We will eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a protected characteristic, harassment and victimisation.

- We will remain proactive in taking steps to ensure inclusion and engagement for all the people who work for and with us.

- We will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive, realising and developing the potential of all staff and volunteer Trustees.

- We recognise the business benefits and opportunities of having a diverse community of staff and Trustees who value one another and respect the contribution they can make, individually and collectively, to achieving The Road Safety Trust’s vision of ‘zero road deaths and serious injuries on UK roads’.

As per our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy, this statement applies to all employees, Trustees, secondees, consultants, contractors, and volunteers.

Our approach to equality, diversity & inclusion is based on the principles outlined in our Code of Ethics:

Accountability
We are answerable for our decisions, actions and omissions

Integrity
We aim to always do the right thing

Openness
We are open and transparent in our actions and decisions

Fairness
We treat people fairly

Leadership
We lead by good example

Respect
We treat everyone with respect

Honesty
We are truthful and trustworthy

Objectivity
We make choices on evidence and our best professional judgement

Selflessness
We act for public benefit

Last updated: August 2024