United Kingdom

Last updated: May 2026

This code of conduct must be followed when interacting with a child or an adult at risk in any capacity on behalf of the Greggs Foundation, including in-person, digital and remote interactions such as online meetings, video calls and electronic communications.  

A child or young person is anyone who has not yet reached the age of 18.  An adult at risk is someone aged  18 and over who has needs for acre and support and is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect and is unable to protect themselves because of their need for care and support.  

This Code of Conduct applies to anyone acting on behalf of the Foundation including all staff, trustee directors, volunteers (including non-trustee director sub-committee members), consultants, schools programme visitors and any other person visiting a school or other organisation on our behalf.     

In interacting with a child or an adult at risk in any capacity on behalf of the Foundation you must: 

• When visiting a school or funded organisation, you must follow the safeguarding procedures of the host organisation and recognise that responsibility for safeguarding remains with that organisation. 

• Always prioritise the safety and wellbeing of the child or adult at risk at all times. 

• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct, as ambassadors for the Foundation.  

• Never give out your personal contact details and do not 'friend' or 'follow' children or adults at risk on social networking sites who you interact with in any capacity on behalf of the Foundation.  

• Not assume sole responsibility or supervisory responsibility for a child or adult at risk and never be left in sole charge of them when travelling to or visiting an organisation, or when attending an event.  If a child or adult at risk needs care, alert the supervising adult. 

• Ensure language is appropriate and not offensive or discriminatory. 

• Listen to and respect children and adults at risk at all times. 

• Treat children and adults at risk fairly and without prejudice or discrimination. 

• Not take photographs or videos of children or adults at risk unless you have the agreed permission in accordance with our consent and privacy statement.   

• Breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in removal from Foundation activities and may be referred to the Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Tracy Lynch, Foundation manager in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Serious concerns may also result in referral to external authorities or regulators.  

• If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or an adult at risk or feel someone is behaving inappropriately you should report this to the Foundation’s DSL Tracy Lynch whose email address is tracy.lynch@greggsfoundation.org.uk