Safeguarding policy

Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) is an independent grant making organisation based in the UK. Our mission is to be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals (in the UK and India) to put them at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality. design solutions to overcome inequality. 

This policy sets out PHF’s approach to safeguarding. Safeguarding aims to ensure that everyone connected with our charity is safe and protected from abuse and exploitation. It includes actions to prevent abuse and mitigate the risks of this occurring, as well as actions to ensure any allegations of abuse are taken seriously and responded to appropriately. Although PHF does not provide services to, or work directly with children, young people or communities, the Foundation plays an important role in promoting practices and organisational cultures which keep people safe through prioritising safeguarding within our internal practices and integrating safeguarding into our overall approach to funding. 

This policy reflects relevant regulations, legislation, and statutory guidance on safeguarding and protection within the UK and India. It encompasses our commitment to building a culture of safety across all aspects of our work and should be read in conjunction with the Foundation’s: 

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