Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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At Foundation For Good, the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every person we support is our highest priority.

We work with children, young people, adults, families, volunteers, staff, and community members across a wide range of services. We recognise that some individuals may be vulnerable due to age, disability, mental health challenges, poverty, social exclusion, trauma, or other life circumstances.

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We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where everyone is treated with respect and protected from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and bullying.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

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What Safeguarding Means​

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Safeguarding is about:

• Protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm.

• Preventing abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination.

• Promoting wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes.

• Creating environments where people feel safe, valued, listened to, and respected.

• Taking swift action when concerns arise.

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Our Safeguarding Principles

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At Foundation For Good, we:

✓ Put people first

✓ Listen to and respect the voices of those we support

✓ Promote dignity, choice, and independence

✓ Act promptly on concerns

✓ Work collaboratively with statutory and community partners

✓ Follow national safeguarding legislation and best practice

✓ Ensure all staff and volunteers understand their safeguarding responsibilities

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How We Keep People Safe

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We maintain a robust safeguarding framework which includes:

• Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Safer recruitment practices.

• Appropriate DBS checks for staff and volunteers.

• Regular safeguarding training and refresher training.

• Clear reporting and escalation procedures.

• Risk assessments for activities and programmes.

• Partnership working with safeguarding professionals and agencies.

• Ongoing monitoring, supervision, and quality assurance.

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Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult at risk, please contact us immediately.

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We take all concerns seriously and will respond appropriately in line with our safeguarding procedures.

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Contact Our Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Fraser Neill
📧 Fraser@foundationforgood.org.uk

📞 01207 5000 55

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In An Emergency

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent assistance:

📞 Call 999

For non-emergency concerns requiring police assistance:

📞 Call 101

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Working Together

We work closely with a range of safeguarding partners, including:

• Local Authorities

• Social Care Services

• Police

• Health Services

• Schools and Colleges

• Community and Voluntary Organisations

• Social Prescribers and Support Services

This collaborative approach helps ensure individuals receive the support and protection they need.

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Safeguarding Policies

Our safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective, compliant, and reflective of best practice.

• Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

• Adult Safeguarding Policy

• Safer Recruitment Policy

• Whistleblowing Policy

• Code of Conduct

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Creating Safer Communities

As a charity rooted within some of the North East's most disadvantaged communities, we believe safeguarding extends beyond compliance. It is about building trust, reducing vulnerability, strengthening resilience, and creating environments where people can thrive.

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Through our food support services, wellbeing programmes, boxing and fitness activities, youth work, employability support, and community engagement initiatives, we are committed to ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels safe, supported, and valued.

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If you have any safeguarding concerns or would like further information, please contact our safeguarding team.