Thompson Smith and Puxon

Thompson Smith and Puxon is committed to avoiding discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. It is a requirement that all members of the firm comply with the firm’s Policy on Avoidance of Discrimination and Promotion of Equality and Diversity. The Policy applies to all of the firm’s professional dealings, both internal and external. The firm recognises that all of its employees have a duty to embrace, support and uphold the principles contained in its Policy and that we must all continue to challenge behaviour and attitudes that prevent us from achieving this.

We are committed to observing all legislative requirements in this area and will act as follows:

• We will not discriminate unlawfully, or victimise or harass anyone in the course of our professional dealings
• We will provide services to clients in a way that respects diversity
• We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled clients, employees or managers are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled, and we do not pass on the costs of those adjustments to those disabled clients, employees or managers
• Our approach to recruitment and employment will encourage equality of opportunity and respect for diversity
• We will deal with complaints of discrimination promptly, fairly, openly and effectively

These apply to all of our professional dealings with each other, with clients and with third parties.

The firm aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

The firm does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity or paternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (protected characteristics).

All members of the firm have a duty to act in accordance with the firm’s Policy and to treat colleagues with dignity at all times, and not to discriminate against or harass any other person, regardless of their status.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The Directors and Staff of Thompson Smith and Puxon are very proud of their fundraising activities and involvement in the local community. Many staff members undertake sponsored events and different activities throughout the year in support of different charities that are close to their hearts.

As well as supporting its staff with a donation for their fundraising activity the firm also sponsors events in the local community. The firm is a member of Dementia Action Alliance and is committed to raising awareness of dementia and promoting easy access for individuals living with dementia. The firm also takes part in Dying Matters Week, encouraging the wider public to talk about the taboo subject of end of life.

For a number of years now, the Directors of TSP have, in lieu of sending Christmas cards, donated to a number of local charities, including Open Road, Colchester Foodbank, Clacton Foodbank, Colchester Samaritans, Age UK Essex, CoHoC – the Colchester Hospitals Charity, Colchester Night Shelter and Headway.