Policies and Accountability
At Soul Survivor Watford, we believe in being transparent and ensuring the highest standards of governance, safeguarding, and compliance. Our policies are designed to protect all who engage with us and ensure our work aligns with our values.
As a registered charity, Soul Survivor Watford is committed to:
Preparing and publishing annual accounts in line with Charity Commission guidelines.
Hosting an Annual General Meeting (AGM) to share updates with stakeholders.
Upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
For more information about our governance or to view our latest Annual Report, please contact us or visit the Charity Commission website.
Whistleblowing
Soul Survivor Watford is committed to being open, honest, and accountable. We actively encourage a free and open culture in all dealings between the congregation, volunteers, staff, trustees & workers. Tackling problems is vitally important to maintaining the overall health & well-being of the church and achieving its charitable aims. See more about our Whistleblowing policy below.
Safeguarding
Soul Survivor Watford is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk to worship and grow in Christ safely. This is done in a coordinated and supported manner and involves the Trustees, Executive Leadership and Safeguarding Lead of Soul Survivor Watford in collaboration with St Albans Diocese Safeguarding Team.
Concerns about children, young people and adults at risk will be diligently and promptly responded to according to our procedures, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved.
Policies
We are committed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of all. You can view our comprehensive policies, including safeguarding, by clicking the link below.
Fiona Scolding KC, Independent Report
In line with our commitment to accountability, we commissioned an independent review into our governance and practices in 2023. The Fiona Scolding KC Independent Report was released in September 2024 and provides an in-depth analysis of our operations and recommendations for growth and improvement. The report offered some recommendations for Soul Survivor Watford and, in December 2024, the Trustees shared an update on the progress so far against the recommendations.