Darul Uloom Foundation

Safety & Policy

Darul Uloom Foundation is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for children, vulnerable adults, volunteers, staff members, beneficiaries, and visitors involved in our activities and charitable programmes.

Policy Review Date: June 2026

1. Policy Statement

Darul Uloom Foundation believes that everyone has the right to participate in charitable, educational, and community activities in a safe environment. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards abuse, neglect, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, bullying, or any conduct that may place an individual at risk of harm.

Our Commitment

Every person associated with our organisation deserves dignity, protection, respect, and equal treatment regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• Trustees and management
• Employees and staff members
• Volunteers and community workers
• Partner organisations
• Beneficiaries and programme participants
• Visitors attending events and activities

3. Our Safety Principles

4. Responsibilities

• Promoting a safe environment for all participants.
• Following safeguarding procedures and guidance.
• Reporting concerns immediately through appropriate channels.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and conduct.
• Respecting confidentiality while ensuring protection of individuals.

5. Code of Conduct

• Act honestly, professionally, and respectfully.
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviour at all times.
• Avoid abusive, discriminatory, threatening, or offensive conduct.
• Maintain appropriate communication with beneficiaries.
• Comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

6. Reporting Concerns

Any safeguarding concern, allegation, accident, incident, or suspected abuse must be reported immediately to the designated safeguarding lead or authorised management representative.

Important

Concerns should never be ignored. Where there is an immediate risk of harm, emergency services or relevant authorities should be contacted without delay.

7. Health & Safety

We take reasonable steps to provide safe facilities, equipment, procedures, and event environments. Risk assessments may be carried out where necessary to minimise hazards and ensure participant safety.

• Safe event planning and supervision
• Emergency response procedures
• Accident and incident reporting
• Safe premises and equipment management
• Volunteer and staff guidance

8. Confidentiality

Information relating to safeguarding concerns will be handled sensitively and shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know or where disclosure is required by law.

9. Training & Awareness

Darul Uloom Foundation seeks to ensure that staff and volunteers receive appropriate guidance, awareness, and safeguarding training relevant to their roles and responsibilities.

10. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with current safeguarding standards, legal requirements, and organisational best practices.

Contact Regarding Safeguarding

If you have concerns regarding safety, safeguarding, or welfare matters related to Darul Uloom Foundation activities, please contact our safeguarding team or management representatives.

Darul Uloom Foundation
Committed to protecting and supporting our communities through responsible, safe, and ethical practices.