The purpose of this policy is to define how the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) operates to safeguard children and adults at risk of harm in order to:

• Protect them from harm
• Provide staff, trustees and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding.

The IES does not specifically engage with children and adults at risk of harm through its charitable activities but could come into contact with children and adults at risk of harm through its work. Protecting people and safeguarding responsibilities should be a governance priority for all charities. It is a fundamental part of operating as a charity for the public benefit and all charities are expected to have appropriate policies and procedures in place, regardless of whether the organisation works specifically with children and adults at risk of harm.