POLICIES & ACCOUNTABILITY
A framework for responsible practice.
The scopes below identify documents for organisational governance and partner due diligence. They are a publication checklist, not statements that each policy has been adopted. Formally approved documents are listed separately below as they become available.
Each document should identify its scope, responsibilities, reporting routes, approval authority, version, effective date and review date. Specific funders may request additional evidence and assessments.
Governance & delegated authority
Board oversight, decision-making, delegation, records and statutory reporting.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Code of conduct & conflicts of interest
Ethical behaviour, declarations, gifts, related parties and impartial decisions.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Safeguarding & child protection
Risk assessment, safer recruitment, consent, reporting, referral and protection from retaliation.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse & harassment
Prohibited conduct, partner obligations, confidential reporting, survivor-centred response and training.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Prevention of sexual harassment at work
Workplace prevention, complaints arrangements, fair inquiry and responsibilities under applicable Indian law.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Gender equality & non-discrimination
Gender-inclusive development, accessibility, equal opportunity and respectful participation.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Human resources & volunteer management
Recruitment, contracts, induction, welfare, performance, discipline and volunteer responsibilities.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Anti-fraud, bribery & corruption
Prevention, reporting, investigation, sanctions, recovery and donor notification.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Whistleblowing & non-retaliation
Protected reporting routes, confidentiality, independent escalation and case handling.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Finance, internal controls & audit
Budgets, authorisation, segregation of duties, accounts, reconciliation, grants and independent audit.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Procurement & asset management
Competition, thresholds, supplier checks, conflicts, inventory, custody and disposal.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Data protection & information security
Lawful collection, consent, access, retention, secure storage, incidents and responsible sharing.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Community feedback & grievance handling
Accessible channels, response times, appeals, safeguarding referrals and feedback to communities.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Environmental & social safeguards
Screening, mitigation, community consultation, worker safety and environmental responsibility.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Programme quality, monitoring & evaluation
Results frameworks, data quality, evidence, learning, evaluation and responsible impact reporting.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Partner due diligence & grant compliance
Partner assessment, written agreements, monitoring, donor conditions and corrective action.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Responsible fundraising & contribution acceptance
Donor checks, restricted funds, truthful appeals, tax documentation and applicable CSR/foreign-contribution requirements.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Communications, consent & intellectual property
Dignified storytelling, informed consent, image permissions, attribution and publication review.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.
Risk management & business continuity
Risk registers, emergency responsibilities, operational continuity, backups and periodic review.
Scope defined · See approved publications below for document availability.