Version: October 2025
Policy Aims
This policy supports and protects colleagues who report concerns about illegal, unethical or unsafe practices within the company, without fear of retaliation.
This policy covers:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Definitions
- Purpose
- What is whistleblowing
- Raising a concern
- Meetings
- Reasonable adjustments
- Confidentiality
- External disclosures
- Protection for whistleblowers
Roles and Responsibilities
- Colleague: Raise genuine concerns in good faith without fear.
- Line Manager: Be aware of the policy and guide colleagues appropriately.
- Whistleblowing Officer: Manage and oversee the process professionally and confidentially.
- ER Support / HRBP: Provide advice to colleagues and managers.
Definitions
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Whistleblowing: Reporting wrongdoing or illegal activities within the company.
Please find attached the Whistleblowing Policy, which was updated October 2025.
If you have any further questions, please contact: er.support@stonegategroup.co.uk (if Site based), or your HRBP (if PST based)
Criminal Whistleblowing Grievance Complaint Anonymous