Purpose and Scope

This policy applies to everyone associated with Autistic Community Hub CIC in both physical and digital settings to ensure the safety and well-being of all our members, volunteers, staff, partners and any other participants across all our activities and platforms.

It demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding adults and children and ensures that everyone is aware of:

• legislation, policy and procedures for safeguarding
• roles and responsibilities for safeguarding
• what to do or who to speak to if they have a concern relating to the welfare or wellbeing of an adult or child within the organisation.

Please also see our specific pages on:

Safeguarding Adults

Child Protection

Whistleblowing

Data Protection

If you have a concern - please use our Safeguarding Report Form here:

Safeguarding Report Form

Recruitment, Training and Awareness

Autistic Community Hub CIC follows safe recruitment procedures when employing staff and volunteers. This includes a DBS check if appropriate.

Safeguarding training will be provided to all staff and volunteers as appropriate, covering both physical and digital environments. Updates and refresher sessions will be delivered as needed to ensure that we all remain alert to evolving risks and challenges.

We will collaborate with local and national safeguarding boards and pertinent authorities, as appropriate. Guidance will be sought when necessary, ensuring adherence to UK regulations for both physical and online interactions.

Online

We will establish clear guidelines and expectations for behaviour, reporting mechanisms, and responsive actions within our digital environments. All members, volunteers and staff are expected to:

• Treat one another with respect and dignity.
• Refrain from sharing overly personal and sensitive information.
• Avoid language or content that is offensive, discriminatory, or harmful.
• Respect personal boundaries and the privacy of others.