Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our vision is: To Create Space to Spark Imagination, Celebrate Communities and Enhance Wellbeing. Our mission is: To enable people to enjoy high-quality cultural and creative experiences at our venues and at home, in schools, on-line and in community spaces.
Leicestershire County Council invests in creating a culture where people of all backgrounds and experience feel appreciated and valued. It is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in service delivery, volunteering and employment.
Discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity and pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (or any other unjustifiable criterion) will not be tolerated.
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
Equality, Diversity and inclusion Strategy 2024-2028
We aim to be an inclusive organisation, ensuring the principles of diversity, inclusion and social equity are reflected across all we do. This aim reflects our role as a publicly funded body and, as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, we play a crucial role in supporting the nation’s arts and cultural landscape.
We deliver a diverse, inclusive and engaging cultural offer designed to be relevant and spark people’s imaginations.
We celebrate communities, removing or minimising barriers that prevent people coming together in our spaces. We cocreate with community groups to present and interpret history, challenge thinking, inspire creativity, fire enthusiasm, celebrate and commemorate. We are committed to enabling the people of Leicestershire to explore and shape their local, national and international connections both now and from the past.
We understand the important role culture plays in society and are committed to enhancing wellbeing and raising the aspirations of those we engage. We commit to value, develop and work with staff, partners and volunteers drawn from all backgrounds, and cherish the unique contribution each brings.