Safeguarding Statement
The Space by AZM CIC is committed to creating safe, respectful and professional environments across its creative, cultural and community-interest work.
We recognise our responsibility to take safeguarding seriously and to act appropriately where concerns arise in connection with our programmes, applications, exhibitions, pop-ups, residencies, mentoring, placements, collaborations, partnerships, events and public-facing activity.
The Space by AZM CIC may work with artists, designers, creative practitioners, students, volunteers, partners, mentors, contractors, audiences and members of the public. We aim to ensure that everyone engaging with our work is treated with dignity, care and respect.
We are committed to :
- promoting a culture of respect, professionalism and safety
- taking reasonable steps to reduce the risk of harm, abuse, harassment, exploitation or inappropriate conduct
- responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
- ensuring that concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively
- protecting confidential information where appropriate
- escalating serious concerns where necessary
- working in line with relevant safeguarding, equality, conduct and governance principles
The Space by AZM CIC does not tolerate abuse, harassment, bullying, discrimination, intimidation, exploitation, victimisation or behaviour that places others at risk of harm.
Safeguarding concerns may include, but are not limited to :
- concerns about abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm
- harassment, bullying, intimidation or threatening behaviour
- sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct
- discrimination or victimisation
- concerns involving children, young people or adults at risk
- unsafe conduct during events, placements, mentoring, residencies or public activity
- misuse of power, influence, trust or professional position
- inappropriate communication, including online or digital communication
- conduct that creates a risk to safety, dignity or wellbeing
Any person involved with The Space by AZM CIC, including staff, contractors, volunteers, students, mentors, advisers, applicants, participants, partners and members of the public, may raise a safeguarding concern.
Concerns should be raised as soon as possible so that they can be reviewed and appropriate action can be considered.
Email : Concerns@thespace.website
Where a concern involves immediate danger, emergency risk, violence, serious harm or potential criminal behaviour, the appropriate emergency service or external authority should be contacted without delay.
The Space by AZM CIC will aim to handle safeguarding concerns proportionately, fairly and sensitively.
Where appropriate, concerns may be documented, reviewed internally, escalated to relevant individuals, or referred to external authorities, regulators, safeguarding bodies, venues, institutions or professional advisers.
The Space by AZM CIC will not tolerate retaliation or victimisation against anyone who raises a safeguarding concern in good faith.
Internal safeguarding records are not published publicly, as they may contain confidential, personal, sensitive or legally protected information.
This statement will be reviewed periodically and may be updated as The Space by AZM CIC develops its programmes, partnerships and activities.