Tower Block Radio is building a responsible community platform for underground music, artists, DJs, volunteers, workshops and archive work. These policies explain how we aim to keep people safe, respect rights, handle concerns, protect data and manage community activity properly. Some policies may be updated as the organisation grows, appoints named leads, secures funding or works with specialist partners.
Policies
Tower Block Radio is more than a radio station. We are building a community platform for underground music, artists, DJs, volunteers, workshops, archive work and local creative opportunity. These policies help keep the project safe, fair, transparent and accountable.
Governance Framework
The complete governance framework for Towerblock Radio CIC, including the governance matrix, compliance gap analysis and full policy library.
Safeguarding Policy
For children, young people, workshops, mentoring, volunteers and community activity.
Adult Safeguarding Policy
For adults at risk, volunteers, artists, visitors and community participants.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Our commitment to fair access, anti discrimination and inclusive music culture.
Volunteer Policy
How volunteers are recruited, supported, trained and treated.
Complaints Policy
How concerns, complaints and feedback can be raised and handled.
Data Protection / Privacy Policy
How Tower Block Radio collects, uses, stores and protects personal information.
Health and Safety Policy
How we manage safety for events, workshops, studios, volunteers and community activity.
Risk Assessment Template
A practical template for workshops, live broadcasts, events and volunteer activity.
Code of Conduct for DJs
Standards for DJs, hosts, presenters, guests and show contributors.
Music Submission Terms
Rules for submitting tracks, promos, dubplates, unreleased music and artist material.
Rights / Takedown Policy
How rights holders can request removal, correction, credit or review of content.
Finance Controls Policy
How income, grants, donations, spending and approvals should be managed.
Expenses Policy
How approved volunteers, staff, contractors or contributors can claim expenses.
Board Governance Policy
How the board governs Towerblock Radio CIC, including meetings, quorum and director duties.
Conflict of Interest Policy
How conflicts of interest are declared, managed and recorded.
Register of Interests
The formal register of financial, personal and family interests declared by directors.
Delegated Authority Policy
How decision-making is delegated from the board to staff and volunteers, with clear limits.
Financial Delegation Matrix
Spending approval limits for directors, staff and volunteers, ensuring dual authorisation.
Grant Management Policy
How grants are managed from application through to delivery, reporting and closure.
Grant Acceptance Policy
Criteria and process for reviewing and accepting grant offers.
Procurement Policy
Competitive quoting, tendering and supplier selection for all purchasing decisions.
Fraud Prevention Policy
How we prevent, detect and respond to fraud, theft and financial misconduct.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Compliance with the Bribery Act 2010, prohibiting all forms of bribery and corruption.
Gifts and Hospitality Policy
How gifts and hospitality are accepted, given, declared and registered.
Reserves Policy
How reserves are built, maintained and used to ensure financial sustainability.
Investment Policy
How surplus funds are invested ethically and prudently.
Asset Management Policy
How physical and digital assets are recorded, maintained and protected.
Business Continuity Plan
How we maintain essential services during a disruption.
Disaster Recovery Policy
How IT systems, data and broadcast infrastructure are restored after a major incident.
Document Retention Policy
How long documents and records are kept, and how they are securely destroyed.
Information Security Policy
How information assets are protected from unauthorised access and breaches.
Cyber Security Policy
How digital systems, networks and data are protected from cyber threats.
Risk Management Policy
How risks are identified, assessed, managed and monitored across the organisation.
Risk Register
The formal register of identified risks, assessments and mitigation controls.
Internal Controls Policy
The controls framework ensuring financial accuracy and fraud prevention.
Whistleblowing Policy
A safe, confidential route to raise concerns about wrongdoing or malpractice.
Recruitment Policy
How staff and volunteers are recruited fairly and transparently.
Safer Recruitment Policy
Safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk.
DBS Policy
How Disclosure and Barring Service checks are obtained, handled and stored.
Staff Handbook
Essential information about the organisation, expectations and policies.
Director Responsibilities
The legal duties of directors under the Companies Act 2006 and CIC Regulations.
Director Code of Conduct
Behavioural standards expected from directors beyond legal duties.
Equality Monitoring Statement
How we collect and use diversity data to improve inclusion.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Our zero-tolerance approach to harassment and how we respond.
Bullying Policy
Our zero-tolerance approach to bullying and how we respond.
Lone Working Policy
How we manage risks for staff and volunteers who work alone.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
How we support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and volunteers.
Volunteer Agreement
Mutual expectations between Towerblock Radio CIC and its volunteers.
Editorial Standards Policy
The editorial standards governing all content produced and broadcast.
Live Broadcast Policy
Standards and procedures for live broadcasting.
Presenter Agreement
Terms and expectations for presenters, DJs and show hosts.
Guest Contributor Policy
Standards and procedures for guest contributors.
Studio Rules
Rules for using the studio, including access, conduct and equipment.
Broadcast Complaints Procedure
How complaints about broadcast content are handled.
Copyright Compliance Policy
How we ensure compliance with copyright law in all activities.
Playlist and Music Compliance Policy
How playlists and music selection are managed for compliance.
Recording and Archive Policy
How broadcast recordings are recorded, stored and managed.
Podcast Policy
How podcasts are produced, published and managed.
AI Generated Content Policy
How AI-generated content is used, managed and disclosed.
Community Moderation Policy
How online community spaces are moderated for safety.
Social Media Policy
How social media is used across all platforms.
Accessibility Policy
Our commitment to accessibility across all activities.
Environmental Policy
How we reduce our environmental impact.
Sustainability Policy
Our commitment to long-term organisational, financial and social sustainability.
Event Safety Policy
How safety is managed at events, workshops and outside broadcasts.
Incident Reporting Procedure
How incidents are reported, investigated and learned from.
Accident Reporting Procedure
How accidents are reported and recorded, including RIDDOR reporting.
Fire Safety Procedure
How fire safety is managed in premises and at events.
First Aid Procedure
How first aid is managed in premises and at events.
Equipment Loan Policy
How equipment loans to staff, volunteers and DJs are managed.
Key Holder Policy
How keys and access to premises are managed securely.
Visitor Policy
How visitors to premises are managed safely and securely.
Cookie Policy
How cookies are used on the website, and your choices.
Website Terms of Use
The rules for using the Towerblock Radio website.
Acceptable Use Policy
Rules for using IT systems, networks and digital services.
Community Guidelines
Standards of behaviour expected in our online community spaces.
Member Terms
The conditions for Towerblock Radio CIC membership.
Virtual Membership Terms
Conditions for online-only membership, digital access and content.
Funding Acceptance Policy
Criteria and process for accepting funding from any source.
Restricted Funds Policy
How restricted funds are managed, tracked and reported.
Donor Acceptance Policy
Criteria and process for accepting donations.
Sponsorship and Partnership Policy
How sponsorship and partnership relationships are managed ethically.
Fundraising Ethics Policy
The ethical principles governing all fundraising activity.
Need to report something?
If you need to raise a concern, report an issue or get in touch about a policy matter, use one of the contacts below.