Safeguarding

Keeping the women, girls and communities we work with safe.

Safeguarding

Everyone We Work With Has the Right to Be Safe

We work with women, girls and communities, often on sensitive health matters. Their safety, dignity and confidentiality come first.

Safeguarding policy

How we prevent harm and respond when concerns are raised.

Child protection

Specific protections for anyone under 18 who takes part in our activities.

Preventing sexual exploitation and abuse

Zero tolerance, with clear consequences for staff and volunteers.

Harassment

How we prevent and respond to harassment in all our spaces.

Survivor-centred approach

Responses led by the needs, safety and wishes of the person affected.

Code of conduct

Standards every staff member and volunteer signs before they start.

How to Report a Concern

You can report a concern confidentially to our safeguarding lead at safeguarding@helpthewoman.org or phone number. Every report is taken seriously and handled in confidence.

Needed from HTWC: a monitored safeguarding contact and the named safeguarding lead.

Safeguarding Policy

Policy · PDF

Coming soon

Staff & Volunteer Code of Conduct

Policy · PDF

Coming soon

Whistleblowing Policy

Policy · PDF

Coming soon

Needed from HTWC: approved policy documents.