Policies & Compliance
Upholding Integrity, Transparency and Accountability
At the Welfare & Relief Committee (WRC), we recognize that effective humanitarian and development work requires strong institutional governance, ethical conduct, and responsible management. Our policies and compliance framework guide our decisions, define organizational standards, and promote accountability across all levels of our operations.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive, and transparent working environment while ensuring that the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of the communities we serve remain central to our work.
Our Policy Framework
Filter by institutional pillar to explore approved policies, compliance mandates, and operational guidelines.
1. Governance & Ethics
Foundational structures, leadership standards, and ethical rules ensuring responsible decision-making and institutional integrity.
Governance Policy
Establishes the principles, structures, and procedures that guide organizational governance, leadership, oversight, and decision-making.
Code of Conduct
Defines the ethical standards and professional behaviour expected from employees, representatives, consultants, and other individuals acting on behalf of WRC.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Provides guidance on identifying, disclosing, assessing, and managing actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
2. Safeguarding & Protection
Commitments, protocols, and protective frameworks ensuring the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of vulnerable groups and communities.
Child Safeguarding Policy
Sets out measures to protect children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of harm in connection with WRC's activities.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy
Establishes standards and procedures to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel or representatives associated with WRC.
General Safeguarding Policy
Outlines the organization's commitment to protecting individuals from harm, abuse, exploitation, harassment, and inappropriate conduct in its programmes and operations.
3. Human Resources & Workplace Standards
Standards governing recruitment, employment equity, professional growth, workplace safety, and mutual respect.
Human Resources Policy
Provides a framework for recruitment, employment practices, staff development, performance management, workplace responsibilities, and staff welfare.
Workplace Policy
Promotes a professional, safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment, free from discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour.
4. Financial Management & Accountability
Rigorous fiscal governance, competitive procurement rules, and strict anti-corruption controls safeguarding donor and public funds.
Financial Management Policy
Defines standards for budgeting, financial planning, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and responsible use of organizational resources.
Procurement Policy
Establishes transparent and fair procurement procedures to support value for money, impartial supplier selection, competition, and appropriate documentation.
Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption Policy
Sets out WRC's approach to preventing, identifying, reporting, and addressing fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial misconduct.
Institutional Integrity & Continuous Improvement
WRC is committed to strengthening its policies, procedures, and institutional systems in line with applicable legal requirements and recognized humanitarian standards. We aim to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across our organization.
We encourage responsible reporting of misconduct and concerns through appropriate reporting channels, with due regard for confidentiality, protection from retaliation, and fair investigation procedures.
