Our Policy and Ethical Charter
Our Aim: To make a positive difference to people’s lives
We will do this by adhering to the following key principles:
Respect
We treat people with respect and give them the opportunity to earn a living with dignity and pride
Reward / Pay
We will pay a fair price for any items made for the project
Teaching & Learning
We help people to learn new skills and develop their abilities, and we also learn new skills from them to share amongst other groups
Community
We work with rural and isolated communities to make a real difference to the lives of the workers and their extended families.
Re-Use & Re-Cycle
We will re-use textiles or use recycled textiles and teach ways to be more sustainable with waste in order to help protect our environment for generations to come.
Open / Transparent
We have a transparent policy. We are clear about where and how the Ragwaste project money is spent and this information is open to anyone on request.
Donations
Any donations received are used solely to develop and progress the project. This includes:
- Teaching time
- Textile workshops
- Buying tools and equipment for the community groups in order to create a long-term sustainable project.
Feel free to ask how your donation will be spent.