Safeguarding Statement
B.R.I.D.G.E Community Interest Company (CIC) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk. We promote their well-being as they engage with our activities. We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps. It is crucial to make certain that everyone involved in our programs is protected from harm. They must also be safeguarded against abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Safeguarding is central to our values and underpins all of our work. We believe that everyone has the right to join in our services in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. It should be free from discrimination, intimidation, or harm.
Here is the Link to our Safeguarding policies.
Our Commitment
B.R.I.D.G.E CIC is committed to:
- Creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all participants
- Promoting the wellbeing, dignity, and rights of every individual we work with
- Listening to and taking seriously any concerns raised about safeguarding
- Acting promptly and appropriately on any safeguarding concerns or allegations
- Working in partnership with families, carers, community organisations, and statutory agencies where necessary
Safer Practice
To guarantee high safeguarding standards, we:
- Have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place, reviewed regularly
- Make sure staff, volunteers, and facilitators understand their safeguarding responsibilities
- Use safer recruitment practices, including DBS checks where required
- Offer safeguarding training appropriate to roles and responsibilities
- Keep appropriate professional boundaries at all times
- Conduct risk assessments for all activities and settings
Reporting Concerns
Any safeguarding concerns, disclosures, or suspicions are taken seriously. We respond to them in line with our safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation. Concerns are reported to the appropriate safeguarding lead and, where necessary, to external agencies.
If you have a safeguarding concern relating to B.R.I.D.G.E CIC or its activities, please contact us promptly using the details provided on our website.
Review
This safeguarding statement is part of our wider safeguarding framework. It is reviewed regularly to guarantee it remains effective, relevant, and compliant with current legislation. We strive to follow best practice.
Data Protection Notice
B.R.I.D.G.E Community Interest Company processes personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It also complies with the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal information is used only for legitimate purposes, stored securely, and never shared without a lawful basis. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy. ICO Data Protection Register: C1876275.