Governance & Policies
Introduction
CARISMA Services is committed to strong governance, accountability and the responsible use of public and charitable funds. Our governance arrangements ensure that our work is ethical, transparent and aligned with our community purpose.
We regularly review our governance and policies to ensure they remain appropriate, proportionate and responsive to the communities we serve.
Legal Status & Structure
CARISMA Services is a limited company by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 11960752
Registered Office:
420–422 Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4EX
As a company limited by guarantee, CARISMA Services operates on a not-for-profit basis, with no share capital and no distribution of profits to members. Any surplus is reinvested to support our social and community objectives.
Company Number: 11960752
Registered Office:
420–422 Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4EX
As a company limited by guarantee, CARISMA Services operates on a not-for-profit basis, with no share capital and no distribution of profits to members. Any surplus is reinvested to support our social and community objectives.
Governance & Oversight
The organisation is overseen by its trustee directors, who are responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring financial oversight and maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Governance arrangements include:
- Clear oversight of organisational strategy and delivery
- Appropriate separation between governance and operational activity
- Regular review of finances and project performance
- Oversight of safeguarding, equality and risk management
- Accountability to funders, partners and the communities we serve
Financial Management
CARISMA Services is committed to sound financial management and transparency.
This includes:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Using funds only for the purposes agreed with funders
- Ensuring expenditure is authorised and properly recorded
- Providing monitoring information and evidence of delivery when required
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our safeguarding approach includes:
- Safeguarding policies covering children and adults
- Clear procedures for raising and responding to concerns
- Safe working practices for staff and volunteers
- Working appropriately with schools, community organisations and statutory partners
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
CARISMA Services is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
We work to ensure that:
- People are treated fairly and with dignity
- Activities are inclusive and accessible
- Lived experience is respected and valued
- Discrimination, hate crime and exclusion are actively challenged
Data Protection & Privacy
We take data protection and privacy seriously and manage personal information responsibly.
Our approach includes:
- Collecting only necessary information
- Storing information securely
- Using data for legitimate organisational purposes only
- Respecting confidentiality at all times
Learning & Continuous Improvement
We are committed to learning from our work and from the communities we serve.
This includes:
- Reflecting on project delivery
- Gathering feedback from participants and partners
- Using learning to inform future activity
- Sharing learning with funders where appropriate
Policy Availability
Key policies are in place and are available on request, including:
- Safeguarding Policy
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
- Data Protection & Privacy Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
Contact
For further information about governance or policies, please contact us via our Contact page.
For further information about governance or policies, please contact us via our Contact page.