The PCC has sought to enhance its governance framework with a set of policies that demonstrate both effective management and preparedness for any event that might need a robust response. Taking into account the Charity Commission and Church of England guidance on safeguarding, good management practice and accountability, the following policies have been agreed:
Data protection
– General privacy notice
– Electoral roll privacy notice
Financial Controls
– Charity reserves policy and procedures
– Financial reserves policy and procedures
– Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Governance
– Complaints Policy
– Managing conflicts of interest
– Notification of conflicts of interest
– Policy governing use of Church facilities
– Serious Incident Reporting Policy and Procedures
Safeguarding and Welfare
– Policy on recruitment of ex-offenders
– Prevention of bullying and harassment policy
– Safeguarding policy
– Social Media policy