At In Unity We Rise C.I.C, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for children, young people, adults, and families in the community.

 

We believe that everyone we support has the right to feel safe, respected, protected, and heard.

 

 

 

 

Our Commitment

 

 

We are dedicated to:

 

• Protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect.
• Creating safe spaces where individuals can grow, heal, and feel valued.
• Following legal safeguarding guidelines and best practices.
• Acting quickly and appropriately when concerns are raised.
• Ensuring our staff, volunteers, and partners uphold the highest standards of care.

 

 

 

 

 

Who We Safeguard

 

 

Our safeguarding policy supports:

 

• Children & young people
• Adults at risk
• Families in crisis or needing support
• Women in our women-only groups
• Anyone accessing our workshops, services, and events

 

 

 

 

 

How We Keep People Safe

 

 

We ensure safety through:

 

 

1. Safe Recruitment

 

 

All staff and volunteers who work with children or vulnerable individuals:

 

• Have an enhanced DBS check
• Receive safeguarding training
• Understand our code of conduct

 

 

 

2. Awareness & Training

 

 

Everyone involved in our organisation is trained to:

 

• Recognise signs of abuse or neglect
• Respond safely and responsibly
• Know when and how to raise concerns

 

 

 

3. Clear Reporting Procedures

 

 

If we have concerns about anyone’s wellbeing, we will:

 

• Listen carefully
• Record the concern accurately
• Share information with the appropriate safeguarding officers or authorities
• Act immediately if someone is at risk

 

 

We never ignore concerns.

 

 

4. Confidentiality

 

 

We respect privacy. Information is only shared:

 

• On a need-to-know basis
• To protect someone from harm
• In line with our Privacy Policy and legal obligations

 

 

 

 

 

Types of Harm We Protect Against

 

 

Our safeguarding measures cover:

 

• Physical abuse
• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Sexual abuse or exploitation
• Neglect or abandonment
• Domestic abuse
• Online abuse
• Bullying or harassment
• Financial exploitation

 

 

 

 

 

Safe Environment & Practice

 

 

We ensure:

 

• Safe and welcoming spaces for all ages
• Clear boundaries during activities
• Risk assessments for events, workshops, and community sessions
• Safe digital and online communication
• Protection of women’s-only spaces from intrusion or inappropriate behaviour

 

 

 

 

 

How to Raise a Concern

 

 

If you are worried about someone’s safety or wellbeing, you can contact our safeguarding lead.

 

 

Safeguarding Lead:

Malika Carnegie and Melissa Berry