Code of Conduct

Our code of conduct is designed to ensure Malvern Pride is a safe and accepting space for everyone. Abuse or threatening behaviour of any kind is not acceptable at Pride.

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If you are a stallholder:

• The code of conduct applies equally to everyone on your stall.

• You are collectively responsible for behaviour within your group.

• Failure to comply with the code could result in you being asked to leave the event and also affect future applications.

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If you are attending Pride:

• If you are acting in a way that breaks the code of conduct you will be asked to leave, if you do not leave when asked we will have to contact the police. 

• If you have any concerns on the day, Malvern Pride volunteers are on site to help support you.

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The Code of Conduct

• Pride is a celebration of diversity and equality, and all participants in Malvern Pride are expected to embrace and respect this.

• Malvern Pride will not tolerate any threatening, violent, or offensive behaviour against its volunteers, the stallholders, or members of the public.

• Malvern Pride celebrates diversity and will not tolerate any offensive language, gestures, or any other form of behaviour about another person’s:

• Sexuality 

• Gender 

• Trans Status

• Race 

• Age 

• Nationality

• Disability

• Appearance 

• Religion

• Or any other protected characteristic​

• Anyone found to be harassing people in any manner will be asked to leave the event immediately and reported to the police.

• Anyone found to be consuming or dealing illegal substances at the event will be removed and reported to the police.

• Malvern Pride asks for everyone to please act responsibly and legally concerning alcohol consumption across the event.  

• Malvern Pride is trying to be eco-friendly, and asks that everyone work towards this. This includes but is not limited to: 

• Using biodegradable glitter

• Providing non-plastic bags, food containers, etc. as a stallholder. 

• Placing rubbish in the provided bins. 

• If you see or are notified of any incident that would break this code of conduct, please notify a Malvern Pride volunteer or a member of the police immediately.

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Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct can result in the following:

• Any person behaving in such a manner will be immediately removed from the event.

• Their group may also be removed at the sole discretion of the Pride management team. Any fees paid will be forfeited.

• Any person found to be taking part in illegal activity will be reported to the police.

• ​In all matters relating to this code of conduct, the decision of the Pride committee will be final.