Code of Conduct

The National Park City Foundation (National Park City) is the long term movement for everyone making their cities greener, healthier, and wilder. As set out in our Charter we aim to work together to make our cities places where people and nature are better connected.

This code of conduct applies to all of our supporters, participants, contributors, volunteers, paid staff, and partners participating in any National Park City activities.

We expect all those who participate within the National Park City movement both online and in-person, to adhere to this code of conduct at all times. We will uphold the terms and expectations of this code of conduct should we feel individuals or group participants fall short of the behaviour that we can all expect.

Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our community for everyone. We want your participation within our community to be safe and rewarding. 

In all interactions we expect everyone to try to have an approach that has kindness at its core that will help us create a warm and caring community that helps us to achieve our ultimate goal of creating a greener, wilder city whose inhabitants are better connected to nature and each other.

Should you feel anyone is undertaking any activity or behaviour which contravenes this code of conduct we encourage you to raise your concerns with a relevant staff member or raise a concern in writing as set out in our complaints procedure.

Our Code of Conduct

National Park City is a law-abiding charity, and expects all parties it associates with to uphold the law of the UK and other territories in which they operate. 

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone who is part of the National Park City movement. Everyone who takes part should do so free of  harassment, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, beliefs or religious opinions.

We do not tolerate bullying or harassment in any form, online or offline. 

We are an actively anti-racist organisation, and support all measures to combat racism and discrimination wherever it may take place.

What we expect

In all National Park City activities, we expect participants to:

  • Contribute towards a safe and productive environment where everyone feels able to express themselves without prejudice
  • Listen to others’ ideas and contributions; allow everyone to have a chance to speak
  • Discuss any disagreements that arise in a respectful and objective manner
  • Pay attention when others voice their discomfort or state their boundaries
  • Challenge or report any behaviour which does not adhere to this code of conduct
  • If you are unsure whether your planned behaviour or comments may cause discomfort to others: ask.

This includes but is not limited to communications via any means, including face-to-face meetings, email, online chat, video calls, within our community, and with the wider public, participation at conferences, workshops, social events, social media, and mailing lists.

What constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct?

Violations of our code of conduct include, but are not limited to:

  • Offensive or personal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, beliefs or religion;
  • Aggressive language or behaviour towards an individual or group;
  • Use of status or power to coerce other/s into acting against their will;
  • Sexual comments or images shared in public or directly to an individual, without permission;
  • Inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention;
  • Photography or recording of specific participants unless explicit permission has been given*;
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events;
  • Deliberate intimidation; following or stalking;
  • Exclusion or victimisation;
  • Unfair treatment.

Those asked to cease any of the behaviour listed above will be expected to comply immediately. 

On receiving a report of violations, National Park City staff may take immediate action deemed appropriate, including; warning the offender, expulsion from an event with no refund, or blocking them from use of our online channels. 

If you are being harassed or are being made to feel uncomfortable, or notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please immediately contact a National Park City staff member or use the reporting process set out in our Complaints Procedure.

We encourage you to report behaviour you find offensive even if it isn’t directed at you. All reports will be handled in the strictest confidence.

* Photography and videoing of presentations is generally permitted, unless stated beforehand. If you would prefer not to feature in photographs or videos, please make this known to a staff member at the beginning of the event.

Created: July 2025

Next Review: May 2027

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