HCR Code of Behaviour

Policy Principles

As an adult working with Humanity Care Relief (HCR)—whether as a member of staff or a volunteer—you are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that everyone involved in HCR’s activities, particularly children, young people, and vulnerable adults, is protected from harm. It is the duty of each adult working with HCR to ensure that:

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Their behaviour is appropriate at all times.
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They adhere to the established rules for the safety and security of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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They follow procedures in cases of suspicion, disclosure, or allegations of abuse.
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They recognize the position of trust in which they have been placed.
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Their relationships with children, young people, and vulnerable adults are appropriate in all respects.

All persons who wish to work with HCR must accept and understand this policy and agree to implement HCR’s safeguarding policies concerning children and vulnerable adults.

Meeting Your Responsibilities

The following Code of Behaviour provides a list of guidelines to help ensure that:

The welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults under your care is safeguarded.
You avoid compromising situations or opportunities for misunderstandings or allegations.

Code of Behaviour

DO:

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Put this code into practice at all times.
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Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
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Set an example you would wish others to follow.
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Treat all young people equally, showing no favouritism.
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Plan activities that involve more than one person being present or are within sight and hearing of others.
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Follow recommended adult/young people ratios for meetings and activities.
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Respect the right to personal privacy of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Avoid unacceptable situations within a relationship of trust, such as a sexual relationship with a young person or a vulnerable adult over the age of consent.
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Provide separate sleeping accommodations for children, young people, adults, and Young Leaders in any overnight activity.
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Allow children, young people, and vulnerable adults to express any concerns they may have.
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Encourage others to challenge attitudes or behaviours they do not like.
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Avoid being drawn into inappropriate attention-seeking behaviours, such as tantrums and crushes.
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Follow HCR’s ‘no alcohol’ policy.
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Make everyone aware of HCR’s safeguarding procedures.
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Remember this code during sensitive moments, such as when responding to bullying, bereavement, or abuse.
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Keep other staff/volunteers informed of your whereabouts and activities.
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Take all allegations or concerns of abuse seriously and refer them immediately.

DO NOT:

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Trivialize abuse.
2.
Form a relationship with a child, young person, or vulnerable adult that abuses the trust placed in you.
3.
Permit abusive peer activities, such as initiation ceremonies or bullying.
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Engage in inappropriate behaviour or contact—physical, verbal, or sexual.
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Play physical contact games with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
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Make suggestive remarks or threats to a young person, even in jest.
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Use inappropriate language in writing, phone calls, emails, or online.
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Let allegations, suspicions, or concerns about abuse go unreported.
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Rely solely on your good name to protect you.

Additional Legal Compliance for UK Laws:

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: All adults working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults must undergo an enhanced DBS check to ensure they are legally permitted to work in such capacities.
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Training: Regular safeguarding training must be provided to all staff and volunteers, including updates on current laws and best practices.
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Confidentiality: All personal information and concerns shared by children, young people, or vulnerable adults should be treated confidentially, except where necessary to protect their welfare.
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Whistleblowing Policy: HCR should have a clear whistleblowing policy in place, encouraging staff and volunteers to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

By adhering to these principles and behaviours, staff and volunteers at HCR can ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Save Lives with Your Sadaqah & Zakat

We are a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity, and selflessness, we focus on alleviating poverty and suffering across the world. We operate a 100% Zakat Policy, which means every single penny of your Zakat will go to the victims of poverty, wars, and natural disasters.

Before you support our Food Appeal, Water Appeal, Gaza Emergency Appeal, Syria Emergency Appeal, Pakistan Floods Appeal, or any Emergency Appeal, remember to make the intention that you are donating for the sake of Allah first and helping your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters second. This is very important because as Muslims, whatever act of worship we do, we do it for the sake of Allah.

Along with our emergency appeals, we are working on some amazing projects which will, Insha’Allah, bring prosperity to many Muslim homes from around the world. Donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to our projects like Build a Masjid, Livelihoods for the Poor, Sponsor a Widow, Sponsor an Orphan, Sponsor a Nikah, Donate a Sewing Machine, or help educate the Ummah by donating towards education projects, Sponsoring a Hafiz, Sponsoring a Child in Education, or supporting young people in university and Islamic education. Donate with confidence, Insha’Allah, every penny of your donation is your Amanah, and we will try our best to spend it on people who are in need.

Every year, we as Muslims celebrate two seasons the most: one, Ramadan, and two, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. During these blessed days, we put all our efforts into pleasing Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى by performing good deeds. Here at HCR, we provide you with the platform to perform an important act of worship: charity. In Ramadan, you can donate to the Ramadan Food Appeal, and Ramadan Zakat Appeal, Donate Your Fidyah, Donate Your Fitrana, and Pay Your Kaffarah for Breaking Oath or Breaking Fast, especially during the blessed nights of Laylatul Qadr. In Dhul Hijjah, we are here to help fulfil your duty of performing Qurbani. Whichever cause you choose, choose it with confidence. Insha’Allah.