Our Policies

Our commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals — including beneficiaries, volunteers and staff — from harm. Covers reporting obligations, designated safeguarding leads and escalation procedures.

How to raise a concern or complaint about World Aid Network — including timescales for response and escalation to the Charity Commission where appropriate.

Procedures for identifying, declaring and managing conflicts of interest among trustees, staff and volunteers — in line with Charity Commission guidance.

How trustees identify, assess, monitor and respond to strategic, operational, financial and reputational risks — including the charity's risk register framework.

Protection and reporting channels for anyone who wishes to raise a concern about misconduct, fraud or other wrongdoing within World Aid Network — including external escalation routes.

The standards of behaviour expected of World Aid Network trustees — covering fiduciary duty, confidentiality, declaration of interests and attendance at meetings.

Internal financial controls governing authorisation of payments, bank signatories, expense claims, procurement and the no-cash overseas disbursement model.

The criteria and process by which World Aid Network evaluates, approves and monitors grants to partner hospitals and organisations — including the milestone-release model and outcome reporting requirements.

Our obligations and procedures under UK GDPR — covering donor data, beneficiary information, retention periods and data subject rights.

World Aid Network's zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption — covering staff, trustees, volunteers and partner organisations.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and non-discrimination in all activities — including beneficiary selection, volunteer recruitment and trustee appointments.

Procedures for preventing and addressing bullying and harassment — covering trustees, staff, volunteers and third-party interactions.

Rights, responsibilities and expectations for volunteers — covering recruitment, induction, reimbursement of expenses and conduct.

Guidelines for trustees and volunteers on appropriate use of social media — including what may and may not be shared on behalf of the charity.