Governance & Policies
Fighting Words is committed to good governance and has comprehensive policies and procedures for safety and inclusion.
Governance
As a registered charity, Fighting Words CLG has signed up to the Charities Regulator Governance Code and works actively to implement the Code in full.
Per the Charities Regulator regulations, Fighting Words has commenced compliance reporting for the Governance Code from 2021.
The Board has resolved to comply with the principles of good fundraising and its commitment to comply with SORP.
Fighting Words Policies and Guidelines
The policies below relate to our compliance with the best standards of inclusion, good governance, data protection and sustainability, as well as the use of our brand and logos.
- Autism Friendly: Charter of Inclusion
- Commitment to Standards in Fundraising Practice
- Data Protection Policy
- Donor Charter
- Environmental Policy and Action Plan
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2024-2025
- Feedback and Complaints
- Identity Guidelines
- Privacy Statement
- Public Compliance Statement
- Policy on Artists Pay and Conditions
- Safety-Statement
- Safeguarding at Online Workshops and Programmes
- Volunteer Policy
Child Safeguarding and Protection
At Fighting Words, we are committed to the highest standards of child protection.
All members of staff and volunteer mentors are trained are Garda vetted and trained in child protection. Providing a safe and protected environment to enjoy storytelling and creative writing is at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome feedback from parents and teachers as well as children and young people. Our policies are updated bi-annually or as necessary, in line with best practice.
Click below to read our policies and procedures for keeping everyone safe at Fighting Words.
