Fraud and Corruption Policy (March 2024)

YHN has a clear commitment to minimising the possibility of corruption and theft or other misuse of public money and assets. It pledges to prevent fraud and corruption, and to take all action necessary to identify fraud and corruptions if suspected, and pursue the recovery of losses and the punishment of those responsible. 

YHN operates a “zero tolerance” policy towards fraud and corruption within the organisation, or by any other individual or organization receiving funds or representing us. 

To prevent fraud and corruption, YHN will: 

• Maintain a culture which does not tolerate fraud and corruption, and which is based on openness, fairness, trust and value
• Continue to support staff through comprehensive induction training, individual staff training plans and appraisals 
• Support Board members with a comprehensive induction training programme, annual review and individual training plans
• Follow the Recruitment and Selection Policy and take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity of potential new staff (including contract and temporary staff) 
• Expect staff to follow the Staff Code of Conduct
• Govern the conduct of our Board members and expect them to operate honestly and without bias
• Ensure that arrangements, guidelines and procedures for the proper administration of financial affairs are operated in accordance with Financial Regulations

Where fraud and corruption has occurred or is suspected, YHN will:

• Investigate incidences in a fair and impartial manner
• Provide a number of channels for suspicions of fraud and corruption to be reported, including a Whistleblowing Policy
• Positively encourage all YHN employees and others, including staff and customers, to raise concerns they may have about YHN activities