Society Policies

We are committed to protecting the rights of our members, staff, visitors, contractors, and anyone with a connection to the Society in the course of its activities. Each July, the board reviews and approves the ongoing strategic policies.

Key policies may be viewed here:

Standing Order AB - Nature and Role of the Board

Standing Order C. Scheme of Delegation to Committees

Complaints Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Fellows

Health and Safety Policy

Safeguarding Policy

Volunteering Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

We have some policies in review and these will be published as soon as they are available.

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