Governance & compliance
Policies, procedures & safeguarding
Policies have a bad reputation, usually because they are written to sit in a folder rather than to be used. We write policies and procedures that help, and we take safeguarding seriously, because in the cultural sector it matters most and is easy to get wrong.
Who this is for
Organisations that need policies they do not yet have, boards that suspect theirs are out of date, and anyone working with children or adults who may be at risk and needing safeguarding arrangements they can trust.
Funders and commissioners increasingly ask to see these, so people often reach this page when a grant application asks a hard question.
At a glance
- Policies that fit how you work
- A safeguarding framework with clear roles and reporting routes
- A review of what you already have
- Links to the law on data protection and employment
How we help
We build the policies your organisation needs, from safeguarding, complaints and codes of conduct to health and safety and whistleblowing, and we write them around how you operate rather than lifting a generic template.
On safeguarding, we help you put a proper framework in place: clear roles, reporting routes, training expectations and the right checks, so protecting people is part of how you work. If a policy needs to connect to the law, such as data protection or employment, we make sure it does.
Talk to us
Not sure where to start? Book an online appointment and we will point you to the right help.
Email hello@proartsplus.co.uk or call 0330 127 1414 during office hours.
How it works
- Listen
We find out what you do and who you work with. - List
We identify the policies you need, not a box-ticking pile. - Draft
We write them in plain language your team will follow. - Review
We check what you already have and say what to keep, update or retire.
Policies only help if people use them, so we keep them short and practical.
Why ProArtsPlus
We know the sector’s realities: freelancers, volunteers, young participants, touring, venues and thin resources. Our policies reflect that world, so they work for real people on a real day.
Frequently asked questions
What policies does a charity need?
It depends on what you do, but most need safeguarding, complaints, a code of conduct, health and safety, data protection and financial controls. We help you work out your list rather than drowning you in documents.
Do we need safeguarding arrangements if we work with adults, not children?
Safeguarding is not only about children. If your work brings you into contact with adults who may be at risk, you need arrangements that cover them too. We help you cover the people you actually work with.
Can you review our existing policies?
Yes. Organisations often have too many out-of-date documents and too few of the ones that matter. We review what you have and put it right.
Will our policies satisfy funders?
We write policies with the expectations of funders and commissioners in mind, and we can check them against a particular funder’s requirements.
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