Terms and Conditions
CODE OF CONDUCT
Always remember you are on show - representing yourself, your fellow choir members andThe Aloud Charity.
Be polite, considerate and respectful to everyone – from your fellow choir members, to members of the Aloud team, to members of the public.
Listen to and follow instructions from Choir Leaders, Community Leaders, Chaperones, or any member of the Aloud team: it’s always about making things go better!
Abide by the law. This includes in reference to alcohol, smoking, drugs, physical and sexual contact. Any form of inappropriate or illegal behaviour is completely unacceptable and will be dealt with appropriately.
Don’t drink or smoke at any time when you are with The Aloud Charity – no matter how old you are - not when traveling, on overnight trips, during rehearsals, performances or at pre- or post-show receptions.
Bullying or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
Tell us - if you witness any bad behaviour, see any kind of action which concerns you or experience bullying yourself. Anything you tell us will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and we will take the appropriate action. *
Be punctual and attend rehearsals regularly: you’ll receive a separate note about what we expect in terms of attendance and explaining penalties for poor attendance.
Treat your possessions, those of other choir members, staff and venues with respect. Any wilful damage will have to be paid for.
Have fun!
*Information about how to report anything that’s worrying you can be found below.
October 2022
The Aloud Charity: dealing with misconduct
STAGE 1
If you break any of the rules set by The Aloud Charity or your behaviour is regarded to be unacceptable you will receive one written warning and your parents/guardian will be notified.
STAGE 2
Following a second infringement of the rules set by The Aloud Charity or if your behaviour continues to be unacceptable you will receive a further written warning and your continued participation in the choir may be at risk.
STAGE 3
Any further infringements and you will be required to leave the choir immediately.
SERIOUS MISCONDUCT
If your behaviour is considered to be serious or gross misconduct you may be removed from the choir immediately without any warnings. Examples might be: proven bullying or harassment, drug or alcohol related incidents.
Who will be responsible for the process?
Any instances of misconduct will be reported in the first instance to the Aloud office and then to the senior management team who will deal with the issue. They will decide what action is appropriate to take.
You will have the right to appeal against any decision, including the decision to ask you to leave the choir. The Aloud Charity Board of Trustees will deal with appeals and decisions made by them will be final.
If you need to report an issue/incident
Please come forward if anything happens about which you are at all uncomfortable. This might be something that happens to you, or to a friend, or to any choir member or person associated with the choir. In the first instance speak to a community leader, chaperone or choir leader. Or - if you would rather - please email either [email protected] including details of the incident/issue. Please let us know if anybody else is aware of what’s been going on.
Please note - we take all complaints very seriously and treat them in confidence. However in the event of any serious allegations we would need to consult with The Aloud Charity Board.
ALOUD
October 2024