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Every organisation that delivers charitable activities has a responsibility to safeguard people from harm or abuse, whether they are staff members, volunteers, or other people who come into contact with your charity through its work.
For more information about the safeguarding responsibilities for charities and trustees, visit the Charity Commission's guidance.
The NSPCC has guidance and a telephone helpline available if you are worried about the safety of a child. A child is defined as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday.
The Ann Craft Trust has guidance and a directory of telephone helplines if you are worried about the safety of an adult at risk.
For more information about safeguarding and to access training resources, visit NCVO’s charity safeguarding website.
Call the Charity Commission's confidential whistleblowing helpline, provided by Protect. The helpline is listed under 'Get independent advice' on the Charity Commission page.
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Always be careful when sharing personal details and consider approaching an established group or community facility for support. Never share your finance details, always follow your Banks advice.
Please do not share details with unknown parties that could be used to identify a vulnerable individual within your community.