The Road Safety Trust

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The Road Safety Trust (RST) values and respects each individual employee, trustee, secondee, contractor, applicant and grantee, and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

 

RST will not discriminate in any of its activities or decisions on grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, religious belief or any other relevant characteristic (Protected Characteristic). All RST business decisions will be based on relevant and objective criteria.

  • We will strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation.

  • We will remain proactive in taking steps to ensure inclusion and engagement for all the people who with 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’.

This includes promoting equality and diversity for all, irrespective of:

  • Age*

  • Disability*

  • Ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality)*

  • Gender*

  • Gender reassignment*

  • Religion or belief*

  • Sexual orientation*

  • Marriage and civil partnership*

  • Pregnancy and maternity*

  • Refugees and asylum seekers*

  • People with diverse communication needs

  • Ex-offenders

    *Under the Equality Act (2010) these are known as ‘protected characteristics’

As per our Equality, Diversity and 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: July 2021