Policies

The trustees and volunteers who help maintain Gazen Salts Nature Reserve and/or run activities and events at the site are committed to the safeguarding of all users of the site. The Safeguarding policy applies to all trustees and volunteers, and provides guidance to all users of the site of how to direct any concerns.

Gazen Salts Nature Reserve (GSNR) takes the safety of volunteers and visitors very seriously. Voluntary organisations and volunteers have a duty of care towards each other and towards any others who may be affected by their activities. Hence, it is good practice for GSNR to make a statement of general policy for Health and Safety for various volunteer and visitor activities, especially where there is obvious risk of harm, e.g. using machinery, cutting tools, ladders, or working with or encountering potentially toxic plants or substances.

The trustees of Gazen Salts Nature Reserve (GSNR) share overall responsibility for financial control and safeguarding the funds of GSNR and ensuring that the organisation operates in accordance with the financial powers stated in its Constitution. This document sets out how this responsibility will be exercised and where functions have been delegated to particular trustees of GSNR.

Whistle-blowing is where an employee or volunteer raises concerns about underhand or illegal practices within an organisation. This could include Gazen Salts Nature Reserve’s fundraising activities, in accordance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Gazen Salts Nature Reserve is open to all and we encourage everyone in the community to visit and/or get involved, regardless of gender identity, age, race or disability.

Volunteering at the Reserve is open to all over the age of 18, or over 16 if accompanied by an authorised adult. Currently, volunteer work takes place every Wednesday throughout the year, 9am - 12 noon.

Our conservation work is funded by our supporters, which allows us to protect wildlife and increase biodiversity. How we fundraise is important to us and we are sure it is important to our supporters, too.