# Our Policies | Governance & Transparency | WAN

> Source: https://worldaidnetwork.org/our-policies
> Read our policies: fourteen documents covering governance, safeguarding, financial controls and complaints. See how we are run and held to account.

Transparency & Governance 

# Our Policies 

World Aid Network publishes its full policy suite openly. Below you can download each policy document as a PDF. These policies govern how we protect beneficiaries, manage public money, treat volunteers and trustees, and ensure accountability in everything we do. 

Quick answer

World Aid Network publishes its full policy suite openly — fourteen documents covering governance, financial controls, safeguarding and legal compliance — each downloadable as a PDF on this page. The charity is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity registration in progress, governed by named trustees under a written constitution. 

Governance 

[ Safeguarding Policy Our commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals — including beneficiaries, volunteers and staff — from harm. Covers reporting obligations, designated safeguarding leads and escalation procedures. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FSafeguarding%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Complaints Policy How to raise a concern or complaint about World Aid Network — including timescales for response and escalation to the Charity Commission where appropriate. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FComplaints%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Conflicts of Interest Policy Procedures for identifying, declaring and managing conflicts of interest among trustees, staff and volunteers — in line with Charity Commission guidance. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FConflict%5Fof%5FInterest%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Risk Management Policy How trustees identify, assess, monitor and respond to strategic, operational, financial and reputational risks — including the charity's risk register framework. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FRisk%5FManagement%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Whistleblowing Policy 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. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FWhistleblowing%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Trustee Code of Conduct The standards of behaviour expected of World Aid Network trustees — covering fiduciary duty, confidentiality, declaration of interests and attendance at meetings. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FTrustee%5FCode%5Fof%5FConduct.pdf) 

Finance 

[ Financial Controls Policy Internal financial controls governing authorisation of payments, bank signatories, expense claims, procurement and the no-cash overseas disbursement model. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FFinancial%5FControls%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Grant-Making Policy 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. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FGrant%5FMaking%5FPolicy.pdf) 

Legal 

[ Data Protection Policy Our obligations and procedures under UK GDPR — covering donor data, beneficiary information, retention periods and data subject rights. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FData%5FProtection%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Anti-Bribery Policy World Aid Network's zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption — covering staff, trustees, volunteers and partner organisations. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FAnti%5FBribery%5FPolicy.pdf) 

People 

[ Equality Policy Our commitment to equality, diversity and non-discrimination in all activities — including beneficiary selection, volunteer recruitment and trustee appointments. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FEquality%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Bullying and Harassment Policy Procedures for preventing and addressing bullying and harassment — covering trustees, staff, volunteers and third-party interactions. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FBullying%5FHarassment%5FPolicy.pdf)[ Volunteering Policy Rights, responsibilities and expectations for volunteers — covering recruitment, induction, reimbursement of expenses and conduct. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FVolunteering%5FPolicy.pdf) 

Communications 

[ Social Media Policy Guidelines for trustees and volunteers on appropriate use of social media — including what may and may not be shared on behalf of the charity. PDF download ](/downloads/WAN%5FSocial%5FMedia%5FPolicy.pdf) 

Constitutional Documents 

[ World Aid Network Constitution (CIO Foundation Model) The governing document of World Aid Network as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation — including the registered charitable objects, trustee powers, membership and dissolution provisions. Foundation CIO model constitution. PDF download · 27 pages ](/downloads/World%5FAid%5FNetwork%5FConstitution.pdf) 

## Questions about our governance?

If you have a question about any of our policies, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us. We aim to acknowledge all queries within five working days.

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### Related pages

[About World Aid Network](/about)[How we work](/how-we-work)[Where your money goes](/where-your-money-goes)[Contact](/contact)

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World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress; application ref 5290505, ICO ref ZC156579).