Government plans include developing digital solutions that will make it easier for all employees, volunteers and individuals being supported by any charity to report concerns, and give better access to clear and consistent guidance on reporting and whistleblowing.
Youth minister Tracey Crouch said up to £2m will also be invested in projects that raise awareness of safeguarding and improve incident handling, protecting more people from harm within the charity sector. This includes free training for charities to improve safeguarding standards.
Meanwhile, a steering group, the Safeguarding Programme Group, which will be chaired by former Youth Justice Board chief executive John Drew and featuring NSPCC, Scouts and the National Council Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), has been established to oversee the implementation of the changes.
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