Safeguarding and Whistleblowing

Safeguarding

Mercy Ships UK believes:

That every young person and adult at risk has the right to be safe and that their welfare is paramount. This includes young people and adults at risk regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexuality or religion, or with any disability.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we seek to ensure that all of our services, staff and volunteers work to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and adults, whilst responding effectively to any risks they may experience.

Safeguarding underpins all of the work of Mercy Ships UK and is carried out under a robust safeguarding policy framework. Mercy Ships UK recognises that safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone, and therefore seeks to make safeguarding a priority throughout the organisation. Resources are allocated to support this commitment and towards making Mercy Ships UK a safer organisation for all those associated with it.

If you have any concerns regarding Safeguarding you can send them anonymously to our Principle Safeguarding Officer. If you wish to do so anonymously, we will not be able to reply to you directly regarding your concerns. If you would like a response, please email safeguarding@mercyships.org.uk.

Whistleblowing

Mercy Ships UK is committed to:

  • Complying with all relevant laws and regulations that apply to the organisation and our employees.
  • Operating in an ethical and just manner.
  • The prevention, avoidance, detection and investigation of non-compliance, including fraud and corruption.
  • Encouraging employees who have concerns about suspected serious misconduct to come forward and express these concerns without fear of retaliation or unfair treatment.

If you have any concerns regarding Human Resources or Whistleblowing then you can send them to the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Ships UK. If you wish to do so anonymouslt, we will not be able to reply to you directly regarding your concerns. If you would like a response, please email confidential@mercyships.org.uk.

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