Our Commitmentto Safety
Protecting young people, maintaining transparency, and ensuring your privacy are at the heart of everything we do.
Safeguarding Young People
Impact Sport maintains a comprehensive safeguarding policy to protect all children and vulnerable people in our programs.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Comprehensive Training
All trustees, staff, and volunteers receive mandatory safeguarding training before working with young people.
Background Checks
Everyone working with children undergoes enhanced DBS checks and other required background verification.
Clear Procedures
We have established clear reporting procedures and support systems for any safeguarding concerns.
Regular Review
Our safeguarding policies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices and legal requirements.
Key Protection Measures
Zero Tolerance Policy
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior.
Safe Reporting
Multiple confidential channels for reporting concerns, with trained personnel to handle sensitive situations.
Continuous Monitoring
Regular supervision and monitoring of all programs to ensure the highest standards of care and safety.
Partnership Standards
All partner organizations must meet our safeguarding standards before collaboration begins.
"The welfare of children and vulnerable adults is our highest priority. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where everyone can thrive."
Accountability in All We Do
As a UK charity, we maintain strict financial controls and reporting. All funds are used exclusively for our charitable purposes in Niger, with oversight from our UK-based trustees.
Annual Reporting
We publish detailed annual reports showing exactly how funds are used and the impact achieved.
Independent Oversight
Our UK-based trustees provide independent oversight of all financial decisions and program activities.
100% Direct Impact
All donations go directly to our charitable work in Niger, with administrative costs covered separately.
UK Charity Registration
Impact Sport is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number: 1215715), regulated by the Charity Commission and subject to all UK charity law requirements.
Charity Commission
Regulated and monitored
Legal Compliance
Full UK charity law adherence
Public Accountability
Open and transparent reporting
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and contact details
- Email address and phone number
- Volunteer application information
- Donation and payment details
Website Information
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website information
- Device and location data
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Processing donations and managing donor relationships
- Managing volunteer applications and communications
- Sending updates about our programs and impact
- Responding to inquiries and providing support
Legal Requirements
- Charity Commission reporting and compliance
- Tax and financial record keeping
- Safeguarding and background checks
- Anti-money laundering compliance
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Data Protection & Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented robust measures to protect it.
Security Measures
Encryption
All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using SSL technology.
Secure Storage
Personal data is stored on secure servers with restricted access and regular backups.
Access Controls
Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, with strict authentication procedures.
Regular Updates
We regularly update our security measures and conduct security assessments.
Data Retention
Donor Information
Retained for 7 years for tax and charity law compliance
Volunteer Records
Kept for duration of involvement plus 2 years
Website Analytics
Anonymized data retained for 26 months
Marketing Data
Deleted when consent is withdrawn or contact ceases
Data is securely deleted when retention periods expire
Questions About Our Policies?
If you have any questions about our safeguarding, privacy, or financial policies, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Contact Information
Last updated: November 2025 | This policy is reviewed annually