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Our Policies

Clear, accessible policies that guide how we operate as a charity

The Broads Society is committed to operating with transparency, fairness and good governance.


Our policies set out how we protect members, support volunteers, handle data and ensure safe, inclusive and responsible practice across all our activities.

All documents on this page follow current best practice for Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and are written in a clear, modern, accessible format.

Safeguarding Policy

Our safeguarding policy explains how we protect children, young people and adults at risk and what to do if you have a concern.

Data Protection Policy

This policy sets out how we collect, store and use personal information in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Equality & Diversity Policy

Our Equality & Diversity Policy outlines our commitment to fairness, inclusion and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Health & Safety Policy

This policy explains how we protect the wellbeing of volunteers, participants and the public across all Society activities.

Complaints Policy

We aim to handle concerns promptly, fairly and respectfully. This policy explains how to raise a complaint and how we respond.

Volunteer Policy

This policy outlines how we support volunteers, what volunteers can expect from us and what we ask of them in return.

Photography & Media Consent Policy

This policy explains how we handle photos, videos and recordings, when consent is needed and how individuals can withdraw consent.

Donors & Legacies

Our donor and legacies policy sets out how we responsibly manage donations and gifts in wills, ensuring transparency, respect for supporters’ wishes, and careful stewardship of funds to support our work.

Data Retention Statement

This statement explains how long we keep information and when it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Website Policies

Website Policies

These policies apply specifically to how our website functions, handles information and uses cookies.

Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

Website Terms and Conditions

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