1. Dignity, equality and non-discrimination
White‑Red treats people with dignity and respect. Participation in Foundation activities must not be restricted or differentiated on grounds prohibited by law. Reasonable accessibility needs should be considered when designing events, materials and communication.
2. Human-rights and do-no-harm approach
Projects should be designed and delivered so that they do not expose participants to unnecessary risk, retaliation, stigma or avoidable disclosure of sensitive information. Activities involving vulnerable people require proportionate safeguards, clear referral boundaries and appropriate confidentiality.
3. Integrity and use of funds
Foundation funds, grants and donations must be used for lawful purposes consistent with statutes, contracts, funding conditions and approved budgets. Expenditure should be documented and subject to appropriate internal control. No person may use Foundation resources for private benefit contrary to law or the Foundation's interests.
4. Anti-fraud and anti-corruption
Fraud, bribery, kickbacks, falsification of documents, deliberate misstatement of results, misuse of project funds and concealed personal benefit are prohibited. A person who becomes aware of a credible concern should report it promptly so that protective and corrective measures can be considered.
5. Conflicts of interest
Board members, staff, experts, contractors and persons involved in procurement or project decisions should disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest before participating in the relevant decision. A conflicted person should not influence the decision where impartiality could reasonably be questioned.
6. Partners, logos and public claims
White‑Red names an institution as a partner, funder or supporter only where the relationship is real and the communication is authorised or otherwise lawful. Grant applications, concepts and pending negotiations must not be presented as funded or completed projects. Results, participant numbers and impact indicators must be distinguished from targets and estimates.
7. Research and educational integrity
Research, reports and educational materials should distinguish evidence, interpretation and opinion; identify material limitations; respect intellectual-property rights; and avoid fabrication, plagiarism or misleading presentation of sources and data.
8. Privacy and confidentiality
Personal data and confidential information must be handled only for legitimate purposes, on an appropriate legal basis and with access limited to persons who need the information. Privacy matters are additionally governed by the Privacy Policy and project-specific information notices.
9. Safeguarding
Concerns involving a minor are handled under the Child Safeguarding Standards and applicable law. Safeguarding takes priority over ordinary project or reputational considerations.
10. How to make a complaint or report a concern
Complaints and integrity concerns may be sent to whiteredfoundation@gmail.com. The message should describe the issue, relevant dates and circumstances, and — where available — documents or information that may help verify the matter. Anonymous information may be considered, although anonymity can limit the possibility of clarification.
11. Handling complaints
The Foundation records the matter, assesses urgency and possible conflicts of interest, assigns a person able to review it impartially, and seeks information proportionate to the issue. As a working standard, the Foundation aims to acknowledge a complaint promptly and provide a substantive response within 30 days where the complexity of the matter permits. If more time is reasonably needed, the complainant should be informed.
12. Non-retaliation
A person who raises a concern in good faith must not be subjected by the Foundation to retaliation for making the report. This does not protect deliberate false accusations, harassment or conduct undertaken in bad faith.
13. Escalation
A concern involving a person responsible for handling complaints should be escalated to another member of the Foundation's governing body who is not affected by the conflict. Where the matter indicates a criminal offence, threat to a child, financial irregularity or another issue requiring a public authority, the Foundation may make the legally appropriate notification.
14. Accessibility of complaints
Where reasonably possible, the Foundation will accept a complaint in a form adapted to the needs of a person with a disability or other communication barrier. A child should be given an age-appropriate and understandable way to raise a safeguarding concern.
15. Review
These standards are reviewed periodically and after significant incidents, material legal changes or findings showing that a procedure needs improvement.