Safeguarding and Whisteblowing
At CMS HARD Foundation, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all individuals we engage with. These include our staff, partners, beneficiaries, and the wider community. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, and we encourage everyone to speak up if they have concerns about misconduct, abuse, or unethical behaviour.
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
At CMS HARD Foundation, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our work. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of religion, gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This commitment is reflected in our practices, where all decisions relating to recruitment, remuneration, and career progression are guided by fairness, merit, and objectivity, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to thrive.
Reporting a Concern
To support a transparent and responsive safeguarding culture, we have provided multiple channels through which concerns can be reported safely and confidentially:
Safeguarding Phone Line
A dedicated phone number is available for safeguarding and whistleblowing concerns. This channel allows you to speak directly with a designated representative who will handle your report with sensitivity and confidentiality. +234 803 811 9229, +234 810 835 0046
Safeguarding Email Address
You may also report any concerns via our dedicated safeguarding email:
• protect@cmshardfoundation.org
• protect@cmshardfoundation.org
All emails are treated with strict confidentiality and are accessible only to authorised personnel responsible for handling safeguarding and whistleblowing matters.
Anonymous Reporting Form
For those who prefer to remain anonymous, we provide a secure online form:
This option enables you to submit a report without disclosing your identity while still providing sufficient detail for us to take appropriate action.
How Your Report Will Be Handled
• All reports are treated confidentially and with the utmost seriousness
• All reports are treated confidentially and with the utmost seriousness
• You may choose to remain anonymous
• You may choose to remain anonymous
• Reports are reviewed promptly and handled in line with our safeguarding policies
• Reports are reviewed promptly and handled in line with our safeguarding policies
• We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith
• We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith
Speak Up
If you see something that concerns you, we encourage you to speak up. Your voice helps us protect individuals, strengthen our systems, and uphold our commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
At CMS HARD Foundation, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our work. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of religion, gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This commitment is reflected in our practices, where all decisions relating to recruitment, remuneration, and career progression are guided by fairness, merit, and objectivity, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to thrive.
Reporting a Concern
To support a transparent and responsive safeguarding culture, we have provided multiple channels through which concerns can be reported safely and confidentially:
Safeguarding Phone Line
A dedicated phone number is available for safeguarding and whistleblowing concerns. This channel allows you to speak directly with a designated representative who will handle your report with sensitivity and confidentiality. +234 803 811 9229, +234 810 835 0046
Safeguarding Email Address
You may also report any concerns via our dedicated safeguarding email:
• protect@cmshardfoundation.org
All emails are treated with strict confidentiality and are accessible only to authorised personnel responsible for handling safeguarding and whistleblowing matters.
Anonymous Reporting Form
For those who prefer to remain anonymous, we provide a secure online form:
This option enables you to submit a report without disclosing your identity while still providing sufficient detail for us to take appropriate action.
How Your Report Will Be Handled
• All reports are treated confidentially and with the utmost seriousness
• You may choose to remain anonymous
• Reports are reviewed promptly and handled in line with our safeguarding policies
• We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith
Speak Up
If you see something that concerns you, we encourage you to speak up. Your voice helps us protect individuals, strengthen our systems, and uphold our commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.