Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

Purpose

This policy ensures that Towerblock Radio CIC complies with the Bribery Act 2010 and prevents bribery and corruption in all its activities.

Scope

This policy applies to all directors, staff, volunteers, contractors, DJs, presenters and anyone acting on behalf of Towerblock Radio CIC.

Definitions

• Bribery means offering, promising, giving, accepting or soliciting a financial or other advantage to influence improper performance of a function or activity.
• Facilitation payment means a small payment made to expedite or secure performance of a routine action.

Responsibilities

The board ensures compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. All individuals prevent bribery and report concerns.

Policy Statement

Towerblock Radio CIC prohibits all forms of bribery and corruption. The organisation does not offer, give, accept or solicit bribes, and takes all reasonable steps to prevent bribery by anyone acting on its behalf. This is a zero-tolerance policy.

Detailed Procedures

Prohibited conduct

No person acting on behalf of Towerblock Radio CIC may offer, promise or give a bribe; accept or solicit a bribe; make a facilitation payment; use Towerblock Radio CIC funds to influence a decision improperly; or accept a gift or hospitality that could influence judgement.

Risk assessment

The board shall conduct an annual bribery risk assessment, considering risks related to funding, partnerships, procurement and international activity.

Due diligence

Towerblock Radio CIC shall conduct due diligence on suppliers, partners and funders to identify bribery risk before entering into relationships.

Training

All directors and staff shall receive briefing on this policy.

Reporting Process

Suspected bribery must be reported immediately to the board chair or via the Whistleblowing Policy.

Compliance Requirements

• Bribery Act 2010.
• Companies Act 2006.
• Community Interest Company Regulations 2005.

Monitoring

The board reviews bribery risk annually.

Review Cycle

This policy shall be reviewed annually.

Version Number

Version 1.0

Approval Section

Approved by: Towerblock Radio CIC Board Date: July 2026 Next review: July 2027

Related Policies

• Gifts and Hospitality Policy
• Fraud Prevention Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy

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