Statement of purpose

1. The Ernest Foundation is committed to preventing and responding to risks of harm to and promoting the welfare of all adults at risk that we work with (The Ernest Foundation Peer Support Group). These individuals are referred to as the ‘Beneficiaries’ of the Safeguarding Policy.

2. We recognise the importance of the commitment to safety and welfare and, further, are committed to safeguarding all Beneficiaries without discrimination due to an individual’s age, race, religion or belief, disability, sex, gender, reassignment, pregnancy or maternity leave status, marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

3. This Safeguarding Policy is based on the safeguarding laws of England, Wales, and Scotland, including related guidance issued by the UK Government and relevant governmental departments, agencies, and public bodies. If this Policy is at any time inconsistent with the body of law, The Ernest Foundation will act to meet the requirements of up-to-date safeguarding laws in priority to the requirements set out in this Policy.

4. The Ernest Foundation has implemented this Safeguarding Policy in order to meet its obligations as a charity regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales (The Ernest Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission with charity number 1116823).
5. Any questions in relation to this Policy should be referred to Ernest Nkrumah, Executive Officer in the first instance, by emailing [email protected] or by contacting 07402958398.

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