Our Statement

At Somerset Bridal Ltd, we want everyone to feel safe, welcome and valued. We aim to support the diversity of the community we serve.

Our ethos embraces we are all different – that’s what makes a person unique and valued.

We will not discriminate (indirectly, directly or by association) on the grounds of race, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, HIV status, disability (including sensory and physical disabilities, learning disabilities, neurobiological difference and mental health status).

We embrace and welcome the diversity of our community and work to honour everyone’s right to live life as a unique human being.

Our People

From the start: Diversity and Inclusion is part of our process by informing discussing and channeling our message, in order to create a sense of belonging for our customers and employees.‍

Policies and Practices: Our policies and practices are fair, consistent and transparent.

Systems and Facilities: Our pay and benefit systems are fair, consistent and transparent. Our facilities are inclusive. Assessments for reasonable adjustments are conducted for employees and customers with a disability.

Employee voice: We listen. Diversity and Inclusion are on the agenda at meetings, and in surveys.‍

All-inclusive culture:

We collaborate: Cross-functional team working, family-friendly solutions e.g. flexible working, and social events are all encouraged. We acknowledge that women, BAME, and those with disabilities are underrepresented and strive to be inclusive of all

Treat everyone equally:‍

• We do not discriminate: Irrespective of the protected characteristics of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union or spent convictions and places an obligation upon all customers and staff to respect and act in accordance with our policy.
• We oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Training:

We invest in our people and discuss diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

The Recruitment Process:

We are committed to applying our policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. We oppose and avoid the unlawful use of the following:

• Direct Discrimination
• Indirect Discrimination
• Victimisation
• Harassment

Monitoring

• We will strive to make sure that we and our clients understand diversity, equality and inclusion.
• We adhere to our policy at all times and review on an on-going basis all aspects of this policy to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.