Safeguarding Policy
Konnecting the Dots CIC is committed to the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every person we work with — including the people we support, our volunteers, staff, and partners.
Full Policy Coming Soon
We are currently finalising our comprehensive Safeguarding Policy to ensure it fully reflects our values and meets all regulatory requirements. This page will be updated as soon as the policy is complete.
In the meantime, if you have a safeguarding concern, please contact us directly and we will respond promptly.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
What We Stand For
Even while our full written policy is being finalised, our commitment to safeguarding is absolute and already embedded in everything we do.
Everyone is Safe Here
We create environments where people feel safe, respected, and free from harm — whether they are accessing our services, volunteering, or working with us.
Zero Tolerance of Abuse
We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse, exploitation, neglect, or discrimination. Any concern raised will be taken seriously and acted upon.
Protecting Vulnerable Adults
Many of the people we support have experienced trauma, homelessness, or social exclusion. We take our duty of care to vulnerable adults extremely seriously.
Trained and Aware Staff
All staff and volunteers working directly with service users receive safeguarding awareness training and know how to recognise and report concerns.
Confidentiality with Limits
We respect confidentiality, but we will always act to protect someone from serious harm — even if that means sharing information with the appropriate authorities.
Working with Authorities
We work in partnership with local authorities, social services, and other agencies to ensure the right support is in place for those who need it.
Raising a Concern
How to Report a Safeguarding Concern
If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of someone connected to Konnecting the Dots CIC — whether a service user, volunteer, or member of staff — please do not stay silent.
Contact Us Directly
Call or email us as soon as possible. All safeguarding concerns are treated as urgent and handled with care and confidentiality.
Speak to Our Designated Lead
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead will take your concern seriously, listen carefully, and guide you through the next steps.
If Someone is in Immediate Danger
If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 999 first. Then contact us so we can provide additional support.
External Reporting
You can also report concerns directly to your local authority's Adult Social Care team or the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000.
Safeguarding Contact
Designated Safeguarding Lead
All safeguarding concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Policies in Development
The following policies are currently being written and will be published on this page once finalised:
- Safeguarding Adults PolicyIn development
- Child Protection PolicyIn development
- Whistleblowing PolicyIn development
- Complaints ProcedureIn development
- Data Protection & Privacy PolicyIn development
- Volunteer Code of ConductIn development
Have a concern? Please reach out.
No concern is too small. If something doesn't feel right, we want to hear from you. Your voice could protect someone.
Contact Us