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Safeguarding Policy

Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd
Safeguarding Statement

 

Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults who engage with our activities, services, events, and programmes.

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We believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, respected, valued, and protected from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and violence.

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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to creating a culture where concerns are taken seriously, acted upon appropriately, and managed in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance.

Purpose of this Policy

This policy outlines our commitment to:

  • Protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm.

  • Providing a safe and supportive environment.

  • Ensuring concerns are reported and managed appropriately.

  • Promoting wellbeing, dignity, inclusion, and respect.

  • Supporting staff, volunteers, and partners in understanding their safeguarding responsibilities.

Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

  • Staff

  • Volunteers

  • Trustees

  • Board members

  • Contractors

  • Partner organisations

  • Anyone representing Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd

Designated Safeguarding Lead

The organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is:

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Name: Darren Whyte

Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Email: BiggzCommunityKitchen@gmail.com

Telephone: (+44) 0794 447 1552

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The Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing safeguarding matters, responding to concerns, maintaining safeguarding records, and liaising with relevant agencies where necessary.

Our Commitment

Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd is committed to:

  • Providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments.

  • Listening to and respecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

  • Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns.

  • Working with parents, carers, schools, local authorities, police, social care services, and other agencies where appropriate.

  • Ensuring safeguarding is considered in all activities and events.

  • Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Recruitment and DBS Checks

Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd is committed to safer recruitment practices.

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Where appropriate, staff, volunteers, and representatives who work directly with children, young people, or vulnerable adults may be required to undergo DBS checks before participating in activities.

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References, suitability assessments, and safeguarding considerations may also form part of the recruitment process.

Review of this Policy

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if legislation, guidance, organisational structure, or safeguarding requirements change.

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Policy Owner: Biggz Kitchen Croydon Ltd

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Policy Review Date: June 2026

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Next Review Date: June 2027

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