Making whistleblowing work in local government.
Local authorities handle public funds, provide essential services, and face constant scrutiny. When issues arise, such as fraud, safeguarding failures, or fund misuse, they not only impact internal processes but also public trust.
Protect helps local authorities build effective whistleblowing frameworks, allowing staff to report serious concerns effectively and ensuring leadership responds swiftly, transparently, and lawfully.
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Why local authorities choose us.
Protecting public funds and services.
We help you establish effective whistleblowing frameworks that act as an early warning system for financial mismanagement, fraud, corruption, or inefficient use of public resources.
Our expertise ensures critical information about wrongdoing reaches the right decision-makers, leading to timely intervention and better service delivery for your community.
Identify weak spots with Whistleblowing Scanner >Strengthen public trust and accountability.
In an environment of increasing public scrutiny, demonstrating a robust commitment to integrity is vital. By fostering a safe speak-up culture, your local authority actively builds and maintains the trust of its citizens, employees, and stakeholders, reinforcing your reputation for good governance.
Ongoing support via Membership >Strengthening governance and ethical leadership.
Address complex issues like conflicts of interest, maladministration, and breaches of statutory duties. We provide the tools and guidance to implement robust reporting mechanisms, ensuring serious concerns are escalated, investigated impartially, and acted upon, reinforcing accountability at all levels, from front-line staff to elected members.
Consultancy tailored to your risk profile >Empowering your workforce.
Recognise that your employees are often best placed to identify issues. We work with you to create an environment where staff feel psychologically safe and empowered to raise concerns about anything they believe is wrong in the public interest, without fear of reprisal, turning potential problems into opportunities for learning and improvement.
Training for leaders & investigators >Don't just take our word for it.
I honestly think its excellent – it gave me the material and evidence I need to leverage real change. I wouldn’t hesitate on running this at least once a year to ensure we are on the right path with our journey.Anthony Farmer, Birmingham City Council
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We’ll help you move from tick-box compliance to real integrity.
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