Mission Statement
The Envelope Room is an organisation in Scotland supporting, promoting and connecting professional performance designers working in live performance. We engage with Set, Costume, Video, Lighting, Sound, Illusion and Puppetry designers.
Our goal is to strengthen the existing design community in Scotland by creating an environment which enables designers to craft work of the highest quality whilst exploring the art form and allowing them opportunities to be part of the evolution of theatre design.
Our goal is to strengthen the existing design community in Scotland by creating an environment which enables designers to craft work of the highest quality whilst exploring the art form and allowing them opportunities to be part of the evolution of theatre design.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access Statement
The Envelope Room is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our network, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The Envelope Room recognises that it must take an equitable stance, addressing systematic injustice and prejudice in society.
The aim is for our network to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each member to feel respected and able to give their best. The Envelope Room will ensure that individuals are treated equally and fairly.
The Envelope Room values and welcomes individual contributions of people irrespective of age, disability, sex, marital status, sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, history of illness, needs of dependents and/or parenthood.
The Envelope Room use the Social Model of Disability and recognise that some people experience disabling barriers
.
The Envelope Room fully supports this statement. All those engaged in our events and activities are responsible for playing their part in achieving these objectives.
The aim is for our network to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each member to feel respected and able to give their best. The Envelope Room will ensure that individuals are treated equally and fairly.
The Envelope Room values and welcomes individual contributions of people irrespective of age, disability, sex, marital status, sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, history of illness, needs of dependents and/or parenthood.
The Envelope Room use the Social Model of Disability and recognise that some people experience disabling barriers
.
The Envelope Room fully supports this statement. All those engaged in our events and activities are responsible for playing their part in achieving these objectives.
Envelope Room Fair Work Statement
The Envelope Room are committed to upholding the principles of Fair Work, ensuring that all employees and collaborators experience a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment. This policy outlines our approach to embedding Fair Work into all aspects of our operations.
We commit to adhering to the following Fair Work principles:
Effective Voice We encourage open communication, feedback, and collaboration. Freelance employees, Steering Committee members and the network are empowered to share their ideas and concerns through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and an anonymous suggestion system.
We promote equal access to professional development and training opportunities for all. Job openings and roles are advertised transparently, and we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices.
We provide fair contracts with clearly defined terms, including predictable working hours and pay. We prioritise stability and fairness in employment arrangements to support our team members' well-being.
We create a positive working environment where freelance employees, the Steering Committee and network members can find purpose in their roles. Regular recognition of contributions, opportunities for growth, and meaningful projects ensure job satisfaction.
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation. Discrimination, harassment, or inequality of any kind will not be tolerated, and we provide ongoing training to foster a culture of respect.
To ensure Fair Work principles are actively upheld, we will:
Conduct annual reviews of our employment practices against Fair Work standards.
Provide training and resources to freelance employees, Steering Committee and network members to support the implementation of Fair Work principles.
We will monitor progress through regular feedback and engagement surveys.
Any concerns or violations of Fair Work principles can be reported confidentially to any member of our Steering Committee.
Our leadership team is committed to ensuring this policy is adhered to and reviewed annually.
We commit to adhering to the following Fair Work principles:
Effective Voice We encourage open communication, feedback, and collaboration. Freelance employees, Steering Committee members and the network are empowered to share their ideas and concerns through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and an anonymous suggestion system.
We promote equal access to professional development and training opportunities for all. Job openings and roles are advertised transparently, and we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices.
We provide fair contracts with clearly defined terms, including predictable working hours and pay. We prioritise stability and fairness in employment arrangements to support our team members' well-being.
We create a positive working environment where freelance employees, the Steering Committee and network members can find purpose in their roles. Regular recognition of contributions, opportunities for growth, and meaningful projects ensure job satisfaction.
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation. Discrimination, harassment, or inequality of any kind will not be tolerated, and we provide ongoing training to foster a culture of respect.
To ensure Fair Work principles are actively upheld, we will:
Conduct annual reviews of our employment practices against Fair Work standards.
Provide training and resources to freelance employees, Steering Committee and network members to support the implementation of Fair Work principles.
We will monitor progress through regular feedback and engagement surveys.
Any concerns or violations of Fair Work principles can be reported confidentially to any member of our Steering Committee.
Our leadership team is committed to ensuring this policy is adhered to and reviewed annually.