Privacy Policy

Sakhelene Sisonke Charity

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

1. Who We Are

Sakhelene Sisonke Charity works to support orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe through education, welfare, and community support.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Donation information (where applicable)
  • Messages you send through our forms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process donations
  • Provide updates about our work (if you agree)
  • Improve our services

4. Data Protection

We take appropriate steps to keep your personal information safe and secure. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interest in managing charity operations
  • Legal obligations where required

6. How Long We Keep Data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our website.

Safeguarding Policy

Sakhelene Sisonke Charity

1. Purpose of This Policy

Sakhelene Sisonke Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable people we work with. We recognise that all children have the right to be safe, protected from harm, and treated with dignity and respect. This policy explains how we protect children and respond to any concerns.

2. Our Commitment

  • Protecting children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm
  • Promoting their wellbeing and development
  • Ensuring safe working practices for all staff and volunteers
  • Acting quickly on any safeguarding concern

3. Safeguarding Principles

  • The welfare of the child is always the priority
  • All children have equal rights to protection
  • Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
  • Concerns must always be taken seriously

4. Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers

We take care to ensure that all volunteers and workers are suitable to work with children. All UK-based staff and volunteers will be required to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. In Zimbabwe, volunteers are selected through trusted community structures and must:

  • Provide references where possible
  • Agree to a code of conduct
  • Complete safeguarding training before working with children

5. Training

  • Recognising signs of abuse or neglect
  • Safe communication with children
  • Professional boundaries
  • Reporting procedures

6. Safe Working Practices

  • No volunteer works alone with a child
  • Group or supervised activities are prioritised
  • Physical, emotional, and verbal safety is always maintained
  • Clear boundaries are followed at all times

7. Reporting Concerns

Any concern about a child's safety or wellbeing must be reported immediately. Concerns are escalated to project leaders and, where necessary, relevant safeguarding authorities or local partners. All concerns are recorded and handled confidentially.

8. Code of Conduct

  • Treat children with respect and dignity
  • Avoid any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour
  • Maintain professional boundaries
  • Act in the best interest of the child at all times

9. Monitoring and Review

This safeguarding policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective and up to date with best practice.

10. Contact

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact Sakhelene Sisonke Charity through our official website contact details.

Sakhelene Sisonke — Registered Charity in England and Wales. Charity No. 1217217

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