Sexual Harrassment Policy - Employment Rights Act 2025 (becoming law on 30th October 2026)

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NOTICE: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Animal Concern Cumbria is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors.

Our Commitment:

We have a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual or other harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, or inappropriate conduct. This standard applies to everyone on our premises or interacting with our staff in person or online. This includes staff, volunteers, visitors, animal adopters, contractors and delivery personnel.

Expected Conduct:  

All visitors, contractors, and suppliers are expected to treat all our people and each other with dignity and respect. 

Consequences of Violations:

Any supplier, visitor, or third party who engages in sexual harassment will face immediate intervention. Actions may include formal warnings, removal from the premises, immediate termination of business contracts, or referral to the police. 
Reporting: Incidents can be reported directly to the Charity Manager (please ask for contact details) 

or to our Trustees via our confidential contact at Trustees@animalconcerncumbria.org 

Key Legal Context (UK Standards)

Preventative Duty: Under UK legislation (building on the Worker Protection Act and upcoming October 2026 reforms), employers must take proactive, all-reasonable steps to prevent third-party harassment by suppliers, clients, and visitors.