Policies

Our dedicated staff, freelancers, volunteers and participants are all asked to observe and comply with Young Identity's Policies and Codes of Conduct. By adhering to these guidelines, we foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for everyone involved in our community.

Codes of conduct

By registering as a Young Identity Member you promise to adhere to our Participant Code of Conduct.

In working with Young Identity and participating in any activity within its programme, you are joining a community designed to nurture and support young artists. Like any community, we have codes of conduct that we expect everyone to agree to prior to participation. We are dedicated to providing a safe space for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or beliefs and we expect you to respect the pronouns indicated by individuals.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment, discrimination and intimidation of participants or members of staff in any form. This includes but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, misgendering, deliberate intimidation, sustained disruption of workshops or other events, inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.

Our Codes of conduct outline our guidelines and expectations of our Participants, Staff, Freelancers and Volunteers.

Volunteer Code of Conduct
Paticipant Code of Conduct

Safeguarding

At Young Identity we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk of harm. Our safeguarding policy and guidelines recognises our duty as an organisation to ensure the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk is at the forefront of our practice and that we equip all our full-time staff, freelancers and volunteers with the tools and confidence to take active and informed responsibility for safeguarding across all strands of our work.

To achieve this, Young Identity has developed a robust policy and formal procedures in line with government legislation and charity commission changes, that are followed by all individuals working for the organisation. Our policy and procedures are annually reviewed and updated, our Safeguarding Committee meets regularly to monitor safeguarding practices and all staff members receive professional training.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

    1. Background

    2. Purpose and Application of Policy

    3. The Designated Young Identity Safeguarding Committee

       3.1 Committee Members

    4. Statutory and Legal Framework

       4.1 Mental Capacity and Decision Making

    5. Recognition and Reporting

    6. Whistleblowing

    7. Best Practice in Handling Safeguarding Disclosure

    8. Working Virtually – Safeguarding

    9. Confidentiality

    10. Safer Recruitment Practices

    11. Managing Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers

    12. Relevant Young Identity Policies and Guidance

    13. Declaration

    14. Appendices – Reporting Processes and Forms

       Concern Sheet

    15. Additional Resources

Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy

    1. Introduction

    2. Definitions

       2.1 Safeguarding at Young Identity

    3. Purpose of the Policy

    4. Safeguarding in Young Identity’s Creative Spaces

       4.1 Respecting Creativity and Autonomy

       4.2 Maintaining Professional Boundaries

       4.3 Preventing Harm in our Activities

    5. Safeguarding Framework

       5.1 Recognising Concerns

       5.2 Confidentiality and Consent

       5.3 Responding to Disclosures

       5.4 Reporting Concerns

    6. Young Identity’s Commitment to Preventing Harm

       6.1 Training and Awareness

    7. Safeguarding Digital Spaces

    8. Legal Framework

    9. Whistleblowing

    10. Monitoring and Review

    11. Contact Information

    12. Additional Resources

Ethical Fundraising

Ethical Fundraising Policy exists to protect donors and beneficiaries by ensuring that our fundraising complies with Charity Commission and other regulator guidance and ethics requirements.

This Ethical Fundraising Policy sets out how Young Identity manages the ethical issues and social responsibility within fundraising.

Ethical Fundraising Policy

    1. Policy Statement

    2. Charity Commission Fundraising Regulations – Trustees

    3. Key Behaviours Expected

       3.1 Fundraising Openly

       3.2 Fundraising Honestly

       3.3 Fundraising Respectfully

       3.4 Fundraising Legally

    4. Charity Supporters and Donors

    5. Protecting Vulnerable Donors

    6. Protecting and Respecting Charity Participants

    7. Fundraising Due Diligence

       7.1 Refusals and Acceptance of Donations Policy

    8. Restricted Donations

    9. Declaration