Child Safety
Child Safeguarding Policy
The protection of every child TOPP serves is our highest priority, above all other organisational interests.
Zero Tolerance
TOPP has an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, exploitation, or inappropriate conduct involving children. Any breach results in immediate suspension, investigation, and referral to authorities.
Our commitments
✓All staff and volunteers vetted before any contact with children
✓Mandatory safeguarding training for all team members
✓Designated safeguarding lead responsible for all concerns
✓No adult alone with a child in an unsupervised private setting
✓No child image or story shared without full written parental consent
✓Direct digital contact between adults and children prohibited outside approved channels
Report a concern
If you have a concern about any child connected to TOPP, as a parent, volunteer, donor, or community member, report it immediately.
TOPP Safeguarding Lead
Email: hello@toppinitiative.org
Subject: SAFEGUARDING CONCERN
For immediate danger: contact emergency services first.
All reports treated with strict confidentiality. Good-faith reporters will never face retaliation. Full policy available on request.