Our ethics

The Oasis School of Human Relations operates on a not-for-profit basis out of the legal form of a company limited by guarantee.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since 2004, committing us to principles on human rights, labour standards and the environment.

Staff and directors of The Oasis School of Human Relations chatting Governance

  • The work of the directorate and the life of the organisation are founded on Whole Person Learning with particular emphasis on the Peer Principle.
  • The Directors Group is open to any individual capable of sharing in overall organisational responsibilities, able to hold a full organisational role and aligned to the values and beliefs of Oasis in practice.
  • Decision-making is based on consensus.

Service

  • We seek to work with people and organisations whose interests and values are aligned with ours.
  • We are committed to supporting the on-going development of those who have participated in our programmes.

People

  • We are committed to the on-going development, health and wellbeing of those working within Oasis.

Economic

  • Any profits are re-invested in the organisation.
  • Directors have parity of salary.
  • There is a staff pay ratio of no greater than 4:1 between salaries.
  • We strive to recognise length of service in any retirement package.
  • We donate a percentage of margin annually to the Oasis Foundation.

Planet

  • We recognise that to be a sustainable enterprise we need to be aware of the impact we have on the planet.
  • We constantly review our day-to-day processes and strive to uphold the highest environmental and ethical standards.
  • We are mindful of the origin of the resources and energy we consume and the destination of the waste we produce.
  • Wherever we can we use local suppliers and encourage them to uphold the same environmental and ethical standards.