Financial integrity
Internal controls, professional accounting standards, independent audit and Board review protect entrusted resources.
Governance
Clear oversight, ethical leadership and accountability to communities.
SURCOD's governance system connects Board oversight, executive responsibility, internal controls, safeguarding and community accountability.
Board responsibility
Independent oversight of purpose, resources and organisational conduct.
The Board of Directors holds ultimate responsibility for SURCOD's activities and resources. Its role is to protect the mission, maintain strategic focus and ensure the organisation meets fiduciary, legal and ethical obligations.
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Establish and review strategic direction
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Approve annual plans and budgets
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Oversee financial and legal compliance
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Monitor executive performance and policy implementation
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Receive reports on significant risks and incidents
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Ensure safeguarding systems are adequately resourced
Accountability architecture
Multiple safeguards reduce risk and protect public trust.
Conflict-of-interest controls
Board members, staff and volunteers must disclose competing interests and abstain from affected decisions.
Compliance Committee
A mixed committee of Board-appointed and staff-elected members considers complaints, promotes the Code and recommends improvements.
Whistleblower protection
Good-faith reporting is protected from retaliation, with internal, confidential and external reporting options.
Safeguarding governance
The Board owns safeguarding policy while executive leadership, focal points, managers, staff and partners share implementation duties.
Community participation
Communities contribute to monitoring, resource stewardship and evaluation throughout the development cycle.
Governance standards
Principles that guide decisions and organisational behaviour.
Transparency
Relevant financial, programme and governance information is communicated openly to stakeholders.
Accountability
Leaders and personnel accept responsibility for decisions, resources, conduct and results.
Integrity
Organisational business is conducted honestly, ethically and without misuse of entrusted power.
Fairness
Concerns and investigations are handled impartially and in accordance with natural justice.
Confidentiality
Sensitive information is protected and shared only where there is a legitimate need to know.
Do no harm
Leadership decisions place safety, dignity, rights and community wellbeing at the centre.
Policy framework
Core policies translate governance principles into practice.
Code of Conduct
Standards for governance, financial integrity, human resources, community engagement and enforcement.
Child Protection
Prevention, safe recruitment, reporting, response and best-interest responsibilities.
PSEAH
Zero tolerance, survivor-centred response, shared responsibility and confidential reporting.
Fraud & Anti-Corruption
Internal controls, risk management, reporting, investigation and whistleblower protection.
Governance is strongest when accountability is shared.
SURCOD welcomes responsible partners who value transparency, community ownership and ethical delivery.