Code of Conduct Policy

• Selflessness – take decisions solely in terms of the values and mission of Boxing Futures and not to gain financial or other material benefits for self, family, or friends.
• Integrity – not to place oneself under any financial or any other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence the performance of duties.
• Objectivity – when delivering Boxing Futures’ services fairness and impartiality and base decisions on merit alone should be ensured.
• Accountability – acceptance of responsibility for one’s decisions and actions to the Board of Trustees, service-users, partners and funders and other stakeholders, and to submit to whatever scrutiny is appropriate.
• Openness – be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that are taken. Reasons for decisions should be given and information restricted only when individual or commercial confidentiality clearly demand this.
• Honesty – declare any private interests relating to one’s duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that is lawful, and protects the reputation, values and mission of Boxing Futures.
• Leadership – promote and support these principles by leadership and example.

Boxing Futures depends for its strength on unity and co-operation among its staff and volunteering team.

Staff and volunteers should always act with due regard to organisational morale and to show respect to service-users and colleagues.

All employees and volunteers should be aware that breaches of the Code will be investigated and, where considered appropriate, action taken.

No code of conduct can cover all circumstances that may arise. Emphasis, therefore, is placed on the standards of performance and behaviour which are expected rather than making a complete list of rules or possible breaches. You have the right to disclose wrongdoing (“whistleblowing”), but your disclosure must be in the public interest. This means it must affect others, for example the general public. It will usually be something you’ve seen at work – though not always.

1. It is expected that all staff set high standards of conduct and behave politely, respectfully, reasonably, and professionally to service-users, colleagues and working contacts.
2. Boxing Futures will not tolerate any aggressive, suggestive, obscene or indecent behaviour or behaviour which may constitute sexual misconduct.
3. Boxing Futures will not tolerate sexual impropriety with service-users or Boxing Futures’ staff, either inside or outside of work.
4. It is expected that all staff co-operate with the reasonable requests and instructions of managers.
5. Boxing Futures has channels for staff to raise ideas, issues, problems and complaints constructively and openly. Staff are not to damage the morale of others or their perceptions of Boxing Futures by repeatedly making negative and non-constructive comments about Boxing Futures, other staff or teams, managers, or service-users. Constructive feedback, positive or negative, is welcome from all staff.
6. Staff should achieve an acceptable standard of dress, neatness and personal hygiene and should have due regard to the following: Boxing Futures’ public image, business etiquette, the need to promote a productive work environment, and to comply with health and safety standards. Staff should avoid wearing clothing displaying slogans or logos that could cause offence. If in doubt, check with your line manager to determine the standard which applies to your area of work.

This policy was approved on 1st September 2025.

Review date: September 2026.