At North East Open Studios we have a shared commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive and supportive creative community. The Respect Charter is both a promise and a pledge – a reminder that the way we work together is as important as the work we create.
Our Promise as Members
We each play a part in the success and wellbeing of NEOS. When we take part in North East Open Studios we agree to:
• Treat everyone with respect, kindness and fairness.
• Communicate openly, constructively and without hostility.
• Honour decisions made collectively by the NEOS Committee.
• Respect boundaries; particularly during registration, at critical organisational, administrative and promotional periods and in the lead up to the event.
• Represent NEOS positively in our studios, venues and online.
• Respect administrative criteria and accept the responsibility to provide the correct information when requested.
• Support and safeguard each other as part of a creative community built on trust and collaboration.
We Do Not Tolerate
• Bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination in any form.
• Repeated or vexatious communication aimed at individuals or the committee.
• Publicly undermining or misrepresenting NEOS or its volunteers.
• Misuse of NEOS’s brand, platforms or communications channels.
• Behaviour that damages the reputation or wellbeing of the organisation.
Commitment
Taking part in NEOS is an automatic acceptance of and agreement to abide by the values of this Charter. I will confirm upon request that I have read and understood the NEOS Code of Conduct and agree to uphold these values throughout my membership. I recognise that NEOS is a community built on respect, creativity and shared responsibility.
As an organisation NEOS has a responsibility to ensure our postholders, volunteers and committee members are able to fulfil their responsibilities and obligations in a safe and pleasant working environment. We will take whatever decisions we deem necessary to safeguard and protect the people undertaking any role. Bullying has no place in NEOS. Full stop,
Approved by the NEOS Committee
This Charter will be reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with NEOS values and legal governance.
