Policies & Governance
Safety, clarity & care.
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Strength in Fragments CIC is committed to safety, accessibility, trauma-informed practice and Deaf-inclusive environments. We maintain a full suite of policies to protect participants, volunteers, staff and partners.
We believe policies should be plain-spoken and easy to understand. This page outlines our safeguarding and data protection commitments, and lists the policies we maintain.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Strength in Fragments CIC is committed to creating safe, trauma-informed, accessible and inclusive environments for everyone. We take safeguarding seriously and follow clear procedures to protect adults at risk.
Our Commitment
- Safety, dignity and wellbeing
- Trauma-informed and Deaf-inclusive practice
- Training for staff, volunteers and contractors
- Prompt response to concerns
- Partnership with local safeguarding teams
How to Raise a Concern
Safeguarding Lead: hello@strengthinfragments.uk
A full version of our Safeguarding Policy is available on request.
Data Protection
Data Protection Statement
Strength in Fragments CIC is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
What We Collect
- Contact details
- Accessibility needs
- Session feedback
- Safeguarding information (only when necessary)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide safe, accessible services
- To communicate with you
- To improve our activities
- To meet legal safeguarding requirements
Your Rights
You can request your data, ask us to correct or delete it, or withdraw consent.
Contact: hello@strengthinfragments.uk
A full version of our Data Protection Policy is available on request.
Our Policies
Policy Framework
We maintain a full suite of policies to protect participants, volunteers, staff and partners.
Public Policies
- Safeguarding Statement
- Complaints Policy
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
- Accessibility & Deaf-Friendly Communication Guidance
- Privacy & Data Protection Statement
- Code of Conduct (public version)
Internal Policies
Provided to volunteers, staff and contractors:
- Safeguarding Policy (full)
- Health & Safety Policy
- Data Protection & GDPR Policy (full)
- DBS & Safe Recruitment Policy
- Confidentiality Policy
- Social Media & Communications Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Volunteer Handbook
- Risk Assessment Framework
- Incident & Safeguarding Forms