Learn & Connect with Community Impact Bucks: Safeguarding Essentials

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Whether your organisation works directly with children, young people, vulnerable adults, volunteers or the wider community, having effective safeguarding measures in place is essential. Good safeguarding practice not only protects the people you support but also strengthens your organisation, builds trust with funders and partners, and helps ensure you meet your legal and governance responsibilities.

Join Community Impact Bucks for this informative online session, designed specifically for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. We'll explore the key safeguarding essentials every organisation should have in place, helping you understand your responsibilities and identify practical steps to strengthen your safeguarding arrangements.

Whether you're reviewing your current policies or starting from scratch, this session will provide practical guidance and useful resources to help you create a safer organisation.

What you'll learn

During this one-hour session we'll cover:

• What safeguarding means for VCSE organisations.
• Your legal and moral responsibilities.
• The essential components of a safeguarding in your organisation.
• Why every organisation should have a robust safeguarding policy and procedures.
• The role and responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Understanding when DBS checks are required.
• The importance of safeguarding training for staff, volunteers and trustees.
• Good governance and creating a culture of safeguarding.
• Signposting to further guidance, resources and support.

Why attend?

By attending this session you will:

• Gain confidence in your safeguarding responsibilities.
• Understand the key policies and procedures your organisation should have in place.
• Learn how good safeguarding supports stronger governance and organisational resilience.
• Be better prepared to meet the expectations of funders, commissioners and regulators.
• Discover practical actions you can take immediately within your organisation.
• Connect with other VCSE organisations across Buckinghamshire and share learning.

Who should attend?

This session is suitable for anyone involved in running or supporting a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation, including:

• Charity Trustees
• Committee Members
• Community Group Leaders
• Charity and VCSE Staff
• Volunteers
• Designated Safeguarding Leads (new or aspiring)
• Anyone with responsibility for governance, compliance or safeguarding

Whether your organisation is newly established or well established, this session will provide a valuable refresher on safeguarding essentials.