Definition of a diverse organisation

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Definition of a diverse organisation
A diverse organisation is one which values
difference. It is one which recognises that
people with different backgrounds, skills,
attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and
perceptions. Diverse organisations encourage and
harness these differences to make their services
relevant and approachable. A diverse
organisation draws upon the widest possible range
of views and experiences, so it can listen to and
meet the changing needs of its users, staff,
volunteers, partners and supporters. National
Centre for Volunteering
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Equal Opportunities Policy

• a The Scout Association is committed to
  extending Scouting, its Purpose
• and Method to all young people in all parts
  of society.
• b No young person should receive less favourable
  treatment on the basis of,
• nor suffer disadvantage by reason of
• class
• ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness) or
  race
• gender
• marital or sexual status
• mental or physical ability
• political or religious belief.
• All Members of the Movement should seek to
  practise that equality, especially in promoting
  access to Scouting for young people in all parts
  of society. The Scout Association opposes all
  forms of racisim.