The British Flower and Vibrational Essences Association (BFVEA)

Diversity and Inclusion Policy 2021

The BFVEA recognises the barriers to wellbeing caused by discrimination and exclusion
of any type on any level. It, therefore, strives to nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a
reflex rather than an initiative and where operational standards ensure that all practitioners
are treated equally, irrespective of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, colour, creed,
religion, marital or financial status, gender, gender identity/gender expression or sexual
orientation. Members are additionally encouraged to feel empowered to share their diverse
opinions and unique ways of knowing to inform our curriculum, operations, research, and
dealings with clients and the community.

BFVEA practitioners must ensure that all their work and activities show a positive
approach to age, disability, ethnic or national origin, colour, creed, religion, marital or
financial status, gender, gender identity/gender expression or sexual orientation.

All BFVEA practitioners have personal responsibility for the practical application of this
Policy, which applies to promotion, recruitment of staff, enrolment and training of students
plus treatment of the general public as well as each other.

BFVEA will regard any incident of unfair treatment, harassment or victimisation because
of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, colour, creed, religion, marital or financial
status, gender, gender identity/gender expression or sexual orientation as a serious matter
which may lead to disciplinary action according to the terms of its Disciplinary Policy, up
to and including termination of Membership or dismissal from an accredited course, being
taken against the perpetrator.

In addition to any penalty imposed by BFVEA, those responsible for unfair treatment,
harassment or victimisation because of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, colour,
creed, religion, marital or financial status, gender, gender identity/gender expression or
sexual orientation may be subject to criminal and/or civil proceedings. Nothing in this
policy and its procedures will prevent BFVEA practitioners, tutors or students from
exercising their legal rights.

Any doubts about the terms of this Policy or the application thereof should be addressed to:
chair@bfvea.com.