CODE OF CONDUCT FOR AREA SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS

Areas form part of the overall support structure of the Arts Society. It follows that all members of Area Support Teams are responsible for supporting the delivery of the charitable objects and promoting the vision of the organisation. A commitment to inclusivity is a fundamental tenet of The Arts Society and this Code of Conduct seeks to help our volunteers understand that aspect of our vision and the important part they play in achieving it.

Our Vision

The belief that the arts have the potential to enrich peoples’ lives is at the heart of everything we do. We want to be the most inclusive and influential Arts Society.

Our Ethos

Our vision cannot be achieved unless we commit ourselves fully to diversity within our organisation. We believe that everyone involved in the Arts Society must feel they belong within The Arts Society and that we all share responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values and that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Such rich diversity makes us stronger - more welcoming, more innovative, and more creative, and helps us better serve our communities.

The Code

This code applies to anyone who volunteers for The Arts Society at Area level, either as a Member of the Area Support Teams or in association with the Area Support Teams.

1. Members of Area Support Teams must seek to foster constructive relationships between Member Societies and the Centre, while also not doing anything that would be injurious to that relationship.

2. Members of Area Support Teams must conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine any strategies, plans and initiatives approved by the Trustee Board.

3. Members of Area Support Teams must support and promote the terms of The Statement of Mutual Obligations between The Arts Society and its Member Societies.

4. Members of Area Support Teams should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of The Arts Society, or its staff / Trustees / Members / volunteers individually or collectively and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects as set out in the Statement of Mutual Obligations between The Arts Society and its Member Societies, The Arts Society’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, or which might damage the reputation of The Arts Society.