The Safeguarding Task Group was set up in 2021 to review and strengthen our approach to safeguarding within the Chartered Institute and to ensure that the activity set out in the Action Plan would be delivered.
In 2022, the Group was closed when its remit was incorporated into the terms of reference for the permanent Professional Conduct Committee, which has oversight for all complaints, safeguarding and professional conduct activity, and advises on approaches to improving standards of professional conduct across the profession.
From 2021 to 2022, the Group supported the delivery of key safeguarding actions, including:
- development of the overarching safeguarding policy that specifically covers all forms of harassment, discrimination and abuse;
- setting up accessible and easy to use safeguarding systems and processes;
- implementing a training programme for staff and volunteers; and
- recruitment of the Head of Professional Conduct.
See more about the Chartered Institute’s approach to safeguarding and the work of the Professional Conduct Committee in our Safe Environment for fundraising hub.