Demonstrate your commitment to strong whistleblowing with the Protect Members’ Pledge.
Membership with Protect is more than access to tools and advice. By displaying the Protect Members’ Pledge, your organisation shows staff, regulators, and the public that you are serious about listening, acting, and improving when concerns are raised.
Our commitments to effective whistleblowing.
We believe that creating a safe culture requires more than compliance. It means clear actions, visible leadership, and continual improvement.
Fostering a Speak-Up Culture
Work towards a culture where whistleblowers can speak up freely without fear of victimisation, and we will listen and act upon concerns. Senior leaders and all managers will actively demonstrate our commitment to this.
Clear Policies and Procedures
Ensure effective policies and procedures are in place and are promoted regularly to staff and stakeholders.
Training and Support for Managers
Engage with all staff and ensure support is given to managers by training them how to receive and respond to concerns raised.
Independent and Fair Investigations
Investigate concerns in as independent and thorough a manner as possible, making sure to separate the concerns from the person raising them, and maintaining the confidentiality of the whistleblower wherever possible.
Working with Stakeholders
Encourage suppliers and other stakeholders to adopt effective whistleblowing arrangements.
Continuous Improvement
Continually strive to improve our whistleblowing arrangements, and to audit and review regularly so that our organisation learns.