Code of Conduct

The Philosophers’ Yard Code of Conduct

The Philosophers’ Yard is founded on the values of curiosity, creativity, and community. We acknowledge that for these values to flourish, we must create an environment that welcomes diversity of thought, facilitates honest conversation, and protects members from discrimination and violent language, behaviour, or actions.

Therefore, we kindly require that participants in The Philosophers’ Yard agree and adhere to our code of conduct.

To:

• Value community and welcome difference and diversity of thought.
• Have zero tolerance for any form of hate speech, discrimination, or violent language, behaviour, or actions.
• Challenge and expand your thinking about yourself and the world around you, in a respectful manner.
• Explore and use practices that foster greater self awareness and promote personal growth, and to maintain a safe hub for this exploration to take place.
• Value open and honest communication, including by asking questions and saying when you do not have answers.

Participation in the activities of The Philosophers’ Yard is open to anyone who agrees to this code of conduct. As outlined and protected by law through the Equality Act 2010, we uphold our responsibility to protect vulnerable groups and participation will not be refused for any of the following reasons: race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, political opinion, gender (including gender reassignment), age, marital status, pregnancy, or disability.

The trustees shall ensure that activities are pursued in the best interests of participants. All participants have a collective responsibility for promoting an environment that is aligned with the values of The Philosophers’ Yard.

Contraventions of this code of conduct should be reported to a trustee. Trustees retain the right to admonish or expel participants or contributors in a manner that is proportionate to the offence.

Let us work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all.