Code of Behaviour

We pride ourselves on running an open, welcome and friendly club.

We strive to maintain a positive, supportive and inclusive attitude between members and we have spent many years building a positive reputation within the local community.

To help preserve what we have achieved, and enhance the reputation that the Club has, members and the committee are expected to observe a few rules of behaviour. The following code of behaviour applies to all interactions a member may have whether in-person or via any digital media.

Code Of Behaviour - Members:

TPC members are expected to:

be kind, courteous and positive towards each other
to treat everyone with respect
act in the best interests of the Club, its objectives and its members
act as an ambassador for the Club and preserve its good reputation
make constructive suggestions to improve the Club whilst observing the good behaviours detailed above
use the group chat on WhatsApp for positive, supportive, respectful and friendly photography related conversations and meet-ups. Healthy debates are natural and welcomed, but kindness is required.
on Facebook, Instagram and other social media channels be positive, supportive, respectful and friendly. Avoid getting drawn into or re-posting abusive or extreme views and discussions.

The committee will ask a member to leave a meeting if their behaviour is considered to be unacceptable.

The committee reserve the right to cancel or refuse the membership of any person who, in the opinion of the Committee, is in serious breach of the code of behaviour.

A member subject to a refusal has the right to make their case to the committee by email before a final decision is made.

A member may resign their membership at any time. Any ‘unused’ membership fee is not reimbursable.

Code Of Behaviour - Committee:

TPC committee members are expected to follow the code of behaviour for members as well these additional responsibilities:

to manage the financial viability and assets of the Club
to make decisions that are in the best interests of the Club and its members
to frequently seek opinions from members on the decisions taken, the programme of events and the activities organised by the Club
to promote the club and engage with the local community
to maintain relationships with other local photography clubs
to ensure health & safety risks at events and activities are assessed and mitigated
to ensure that all members are protected by appropriate public liability insurance cover when participating in TPC organised activities
to observe the rules defined by the UK Data Protection Act 2018 governing how the Club may collect, store, and use personal data about individuals.