Guide for reporters (shareable)

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Who can report

Anyone who has a concern about wrongdoing connected to [organisation name]: employees, former employees, contractors, suppliers and members of the public.

What to report

Fraud, bribery, harassment, discrimination, safety risks, data misuse, breaches of law or policy, and retaliation for raising concerns. If you are unsure, report it. We would rather hear it.

How to report

1. Go to [your reporting link].
2. Choose a category and describe what happened. Keep names out of the title.
3. Decide whether to stay anonymous. You do not have to give your name.
4. Save the reference and access code you are shown. They are the only way to follow up and cannot be recovered.

What happens next

• You will be acknowledged within [number] days.
• Your report goes to someone who is not connected to the matter.
• You can use your code to read updates, answer questions and add files.
• You will receive feedback within [number] months.

Your protection

We do not accept retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith. If you are treated badly after reporting, raise a retaliation concern from the same page.