EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY

Circulayo is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim to ensure our workforce is truly representative of all sections of society and that every employee feels respected, valued and able to give their best. This policy is supported by senior management and complements our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plan, which is reviewed annually.

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Our policy’s purpose is to:

• Provide equality, fairness and respect for all employees, whether temporary, part‑time or full‑time.

• Not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

• Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination in pay and benefits, terms and conditions, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, flexible working and selection for employment, promotion, training or other development opportunities.

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Our commitments include:

• Encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion because they are good practice and make business sense.

• Creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, where differences are recognised and valued.

• Training managers and employees on their rights and responsibilities to promote equal opportunities and prevent bullying, harassment and discrimination.

• Taking seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination. Such acts will be treated as misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action.

• Providing training, development and progression opportunities to all staff and basing decisions on merit.

• Monitoring the composition of our workforce and reviewing policies and practices to ensure fairness.

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Employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. All staff must conduct themselves in a way that helps the organisation provide equal opportunities and prevents bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination.