One governed nonprofit or public-benefit organisation
Holds the mission, partnership agreements and accountable operating framework.
GOVERNANCE & SAFEGUARDING
Built to help. Structured to prevent harm.
Good intentions do not replace safeguards. These controls must exist before the organisation accepts live cases.
OPENING STRUCTURE
Separation of powers without unnecessary complexity.
One properly governed organisation can begin the work while keeping funding, case decisions, professional services and sensitive information appropriately separated.
Independent case-selection and safeguarding committee
Applies eligibility, safety, ethics and conflicts rules without donor interference.
Contracted, vetted professional partners
Deliver services under defined standards, scopes and professional obligations.
Ring-fenced case funds
Keep direct assistance traceable and separate from general operating expenditure.
Strict conflicts and procurement controls
Require declarations, independent approvals and documented provider selection.
Separated information access
Money, legal information and sensitive survivor records have distinct permissions.
Independent assuranceAn external accountant or auditor reviews financial controls, restricted funds and reporting.
FOUNDING POLICY REGISTER
Required before accepting a case.
These are policy commitments and drafting priorities—not claims that the final policies are already approved.
Safeguarding policy
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDSurvivor consent framework
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDIntake and eligibility criteria
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDSuicide and immediate-danger escalation procedures
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDChild-protection pathway
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDPOPIA-compliant data controls
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDMedia and storytelling policy
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDConflicts policy
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDComplaints mechanism
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDProfessional indemnity and appropriate insurance
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDPartner vetting standard
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDCase closure and retention rules
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDThreat protocol for staff and survivors
FOUNDING DRAFT REQUIREDTHE PRINCIPLE
Independence protects everyone.
No founder, funder, investigator, partner or public institution should independently control the money, the sensitive information and the decision about what happens to a case. Clear roles protect survivors, professionals and the integrity of the organisation.