Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Document Title: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Policy
• Version: 2026.1
• Status: Approved
• Prepared By: Stephen
• Reviewers: Plas Heli Directors
• Current Approved Version: This version
• Digital Version Status: Published in Governance Library
• Effective Date: 24 October 2026
• Approval Date: 24 October 2026
• Next Review: 24 October 2028

This policy applies to everyone involved in Plas Heli Cyf activities, facilities and events, including:

• Volunteers
• Directors and Observers
• Contractors and service providers
• Coaches, instructors and race officials
• Event organisers and class associations
• Participants in training, racing or social activities
• Visitors and spectators
• Building users and hirers
• Partner organisations

Plas Heli Cyf operates under the following legislation and standards:

• Equality Act 2010
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011
• UK GDPR (for equality‑related data)

Plas Heli Cyf also aligns with:

• RYA Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Framework
• RYA Cymru Wales Equality Commitments
• Sport Wales and UK Sport Equality Standards

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Plas Heli Cyf commits to:

• Providing an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment for all.
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.
• Ensuring all volunteers, participants and visitors are treated with dignity and respect.
• Promoting equality of opportunity across all activities and events.
• Recognising and valuing individual differences and contributions.
• Ensuring decisions are based on merit, fairness and transparency.
• Providing inclusive access to facilities, events and activities.
• Making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers and participants.
• Ensuring communications are inclusive and accessible.
• Respecting and supporting the Welsh language in public‑facing activities.

Plas Heli Cyf has zero tolerance for:

• harassment
• bullying
• victimisation
• discriminatory behaviour

Such behaviour may result in removal from activities, termination of volunteer involvement, exclusion from events or referral to external authorities where appropriate.

Harassment may also constitute a criminal offence under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Plas Heli Cyf aims to ensure that facilities, events and activities are accessible to all. We will:

• make reasonable adjustments for disabled volunteers and participants;
• support inclusive participation in training, racing and social activities;
• work with class associations and event organisers to ensure inclusive event delivery;
• provide information in accessible formats where possible.

Concerns relating to discrimination, harassment, bullying or inclusion should be reported to:

Email:

Reports will be handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with Plas Heli Cyf’s Complaints & Conduct procedures.

• Data Protection & GDPR Policy
• Safeguarding Policy
• Complaints & Conduct Policy

A copy of the 2015 Equality Policy is retained for audit and governance purposes. It is no longer in use and has been replaced by this modern EDI Policy.