LVSC Statement of Inclusion

LVSC states that the organisation believes in social justice and human rights and adheres to and actively promotes the principles of equality, freedom, respect, dignity and autonomy.

This statement affirms LVSC’s position that “it is people who have direct experience of inequality and discrimination who are best placed to develop strategies to achieve equality” 

LVSC considers that the promotion of equalities and human rights and diversity is central to its work and to the work of London’s Voluntary and Community Sector. 

LVSC works in partnership with and takes advice from specialist equalities organisations. These include organisations that work with people from all equalities strands.
 
LVSC believes that in working towards equality in partnership with our stakeholders, colleagues and friends that it is incumbent on all of us to challenge prejudice, discrimination, inequality and disadvantage.

LVSC strives towards understanding and awareness of the cultures of equalities groups and their communities or constituents and of the issues and challenges that they face. It is this knowledge that directly informs LVSC’s work.

LVSC subscribes to the social model of disability and to the concept of substantive equality.

LVSC strives to include, reach and engage with all its service users either directly or through specialist equalities infrastructure agencies and other second tier agencies.

LVSC recognises that some people face ‘barriers to employment’ in accessing, securing and retaining work and strives to understand, recognise and address these issues.

LVSC strives to be an exemplary and inclusive employer accepting its obligations and responsibilities regarding equality legislation and best practice.

LVSC presents itself as a welcoming, accessible, friendly and inclusive service provider, point of contact and employer.