Safeguarding reporting

Horton Community Farm (HCF) recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all its attendees, staff, volunteers and visitors.

If you’ve encountered any concerning incidents at Horton Community Farm:

  1. Deal with the initial situation if urgent action is needed and it is safe to do so
  2. Talk to a member of staff if you feel able
  3. Report your concerns
    – Via the links below (to send to all HCF directors), or…
    – Via staff email addresses (if your concern is about a specific director for example)

Our full policies can be found at this link.

Report any concerns via the links below

We very much appreciate you taking the time to report your concern. Reporting helps us to identify any further measures needed, improve procedures in the future and spot patterns over time. You are free to remain anonymous if you wish. Please provide as much detail as possible.

HCF Child safeguarding

Children at risk and/or adults who are a threat to children

HCF Vulnerable adults safeguarding

Vulnerable adults at risk and/or adults who pose a threat to vulnerable adults

HCF Accidents, near-misses & site dangers

When 1st aid was needed, injuries could have occurred, or dangerous equipment or site features could lead to injury in the future  

HCF Work-related health issues

Long-term health issues caused or exacerbated by work-related activities

None of the above? Any other HCF incidents e.g. data breaches, damage to wildlife etc.

Further courses of action

If you find that we don’t satisfactorily deal with your concerns: