Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy

Up Close Theatre and Radio Date Adopted: September 2025 Review Date: Septemeber 2027 Approved By: M Clark & trustees 1. Policy Statement Up Close Theatre and Radio is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We believe that creativity thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and per...

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General Risk Assessment

Assessment Type: General & Activity-Specific Risk Assessment Assessor: Trusttee board Date: March 2026 Review Date: March 2027 1. General Risk Assessment (Applicable to All Upclose Activities) Hazards Identified Slips, trips and falls Fire and emergency situationsElectrical hazardsManual handling injuriesLone workingStress and fatiguePublic int...

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Lone Working Policy

Date Ratified: 24th March 2026 Frequency of Review by the trustees:- Every year (or when legislation changes) 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of our members and volunteers when working alone in the theatre building. "Lone working" occurs when an individual has neither visual nor audible contact with another person. 2. ...

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Health And Safety General Policy

Date Ratified: 24th March 2026 Frequency of Review - Every two years Next Review Date: August 2028 Up Close Theatre is committed to protecting the health and safety of its members and the public. The Directors will therefore take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the safety of our members and the safety of others who might be affected by t...

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Child And Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy (Safeguarding)

Date Ratified: 24th March 2026 Frequency of Review by the trustees:- Every year (or when legislation changes) Trustees are responsible for safeguarding. 1) Introduction This policy applies to all members of Up Close Theatre in whatever capacity they are involved. (Trustees, members, volunteers, staff). Up Close Theatre believes that: The welfa...

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Privacy Policy

Up Close Theatre wish at all times to respect the privacy of those with whom we come into contact and will only publish details or photographs of our cast, members and friends with their explicit permission. At the same time, we request that anyone wanting to reuse or disseminate any material found on our site should first obtai...

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Constitution of Up Close Theatre

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees. Date of Adoption (last amended):  07/06/2019 1. Name The name of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("the CIO") is: Up Close Theatre 2. National Location of Principal Office The principal office of the CIO is in England. 3. Objects The Object...

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