Waddington Street Centre is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. The aim is that the workforce is representative of all sections of society and each employee and volunteer, feels respected and able to give of their best.

To that end the Centre strives to provide equality and fairness for all in employment, paid or voluntary, and to those who use the Centre's services and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief or age.

WSC opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Equality and Diversity is fully supported by the WSC Trustee Board, itself made up of volunteers, and Centre Management and is monitored and reviewed annually alongside the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy as part of the Business Development Plan Action Plan Review.

Did you Know?

Some Religious Festivals occuring in August 2010

Sunday 1st - Lughnasadh - Lammas (Pagan)

A harvest festival and one of the Pagan festivals of Celtic origin which split the year into four.

Thursday 12th - Ramadan (Muslim)

This day marks the start of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.

Sunday 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian)

A largely Roman Catholic festival celebrating their belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heaven.

Tuesday 17th - Birthday of Marcus Garvey (Rastafari)

Commemorates the Birthday of Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican politician born in 1887 who predicted the crowning of a King in Africa, and instigated the 'Back to Africa' movement.

Tuesday 24th - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)

Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. "Raksha Bandhan" means a thread for protection.

For more events in August please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/tools/calendar/