parkrun is committed to encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among our staff and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our staff to be truly representative of all sections of society and our greater parkrun community and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
parkrun is also committed against unlawful discrimination of participants or the general public.
DEI at parkrun
At parkrun, we aspire to be a global leader for diversity, equity & inclusion.
We aim to build and nurture a culture of belonging; celebrating difference. We are committed to breaking down barriers to make parkrun communities more inclusive. This policy outlines how we will promote diversity, ensure fairness, and include everyone in our activities.
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Provide equality, fairness and respect for all staff members, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.
- Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
- Ensure all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes:
- pay and benefits
- terms and conditions of employment
- dealing with grievances and discipline
- dismissal
- redundancy
- parental leave
- requests for flexible working
- selection for employment, promotion, training or other development opportunities
parkrun commits to:
- Encourage Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace as they are good practices and directly relate to our values as an organisation.
- Create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
This commitment includes training managers and employees about their rights and responsibilities under our Anti-Bullying Anti-Harassment Policy and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy. - Review complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination towards employees by fellow employees and third parties like participants, suppliers, volunteers, and others during parkrun's work activities. Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under parkrun’s grievance or disciplinary procedures, and appropriate action will be taken.
- Make opportunities for training, development and progress available to all staff, who will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, so their talents and resources can be fully utilised to maximise parkrun’s impact.
- Make decisions concerning staff based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act).
- Review employment practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law.
- Monitor the makeup of our staff in terms of demographics and protected characteristics to encourage Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and meet the aims and commitments set out in this policy. Monitoring will also include assessing how the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy and strategy are working in practice, reviewing them annually, and considering and taking action to address any issues.
parkrun UK is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We will keep working to improve our practices and make parkrun a place where everyone feels they belong.
Related Policies and Procedures
Details of the organisation's grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures can be found here:
- Anti-Bullying Anti-Harassment Policy
- Disciplinary Policy
- Capability
- Misconduct
- Grievance Policy