CoST’s safeguarding policy aims to bring better quality and accountability to all aspects of our work based on internationally recognised guidelines, notably the Core Humanitarian Standards.

It is essential that CoST has robust policies and procedures along with the right organisational culture to provide a safe environment for our staff, consultants and beneficiaries, including those who we train and use our services. To achieve this CoST has developed a safeguarding policy that provides formal mechanisms for staff, consultants and beneficiaries to raise issues through our grievance procedure, whistle-blowing policy and disciplinary procedure.