Empowering Communities Through Compassionate Support

 Urban Legacy Support CIC

Policy Pack – Summary Version

Registered Office: Grosvenor House, 11 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1RB

Email: info@urbanlegacy.org.uk | Phone: 0333 091 6188

Version: August 2025

Table of Contents

  1. Safeguarding Policy
  2. Privacy & Data Protection Policy
  3. Complaints & Feedback Procedure
  4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
  5. Confidentiality Agreement
  6. Staff Code of Conduct

Safeguarding Policy

Purpose: To protect the welfare of vulnerable individuals we work with.

Scope: Applies to all staff, volunteers, and anyone working on behalf of Urban Legacy.

Key Points:

– Immediate reporting of safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

– All staff are trained in safeguarding principles.

– We comply with the Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding protocols.

Privacy & Data Protection Policy

Purpose: To uphold confidentiality and comply with GDPR.

Scope: Applies to any personal data handled by staff or partners.

Key Points:

– Data is collected lawfully and transparently.

– Client records are securely stored and accessed only on a need-to-know basis.

– Clients have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of their data.

Complaints & Feedback Procedure

Purpose: To handle concerns fairly and promptly.

Scope: Available to all clients, staff, and partners.

Key Points:

– Complaints can be submitted in writing, email, or verbally.

– We aim to acknowledge complaints within 3 working days.

– A full response is provided within 14 working days.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Purpose: To promote a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusivity.

Scope: Covers all service users, staff, and volunteers.

Key Points:

– Zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

– Reasonable adjustments made for disabilities and language barriers.

– Staff training includes unconscious bias and cultural competence.

Confidentiality Agreement

Purpose: To maintain trust and discretion in all services.

Scope: Applies to any information shared by or about clients.

Key Points:

– Information is not shared outside the organisation without consent.

– Exceptions apply where there is a safeguarding or legal obligation.

– Breaches of confidentiality are treated seriously.

Staff Code of Conduct

Purpose: To outline expectations for professional behaviour.

Scope: Applies to all employees and volunteers.

Key Points:

– Respect, punctuality, and integrity are non-negotiable.

– Boundaries must be maintained with clients.

– Staff must report concerns or conflicts of interest immediately.

Acknowledgement

I confirm that I have read and understood the above policy summaries of Urban Legacy Support CIC. I understand that full policies are available upon request and that it is my responsibility to uphold these standards.

Signed: ______________________       Date: ________________