Governance · Policies

Policies


The institutional policies that govern how African Renaissance Trust operates — covering financial management, safeguarding, data protection, and partner accountability.

Policy register

Our governing policies.

All policies are reviewed on an annual cycle or following a material change in operations, legal requirements, or donor compliance standards.

Established partners and prospective donors may request full policy documents by writing to dialogue@the-african-renaissance.org. Certain policies are published as public summaries; full versions are shared under confidentiality where required.

Governance Active

Board Charter & Terms of Reference

Sets out the composition, responsibilities, and operating procedures of the Board of Trustees — including quorum requirements, conflict of interest declarations, and fiduciary duties.

Last reviewed: January 2026

Financial Active

Financial Management Policy

Covers budgeting, expenditure approval thresholds, banking authorities, foreign currency management, and the requirements for the annual independent audit.

Last reviewed: April 2026

Governance Active

Conflict of Interest Policy

Requires all trustees, staff, and advisors to declare interests that may conflict with their duties to African Renaissance Trust.

Last reviewed: January 2026

Integrity Active

Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption Policy

Defines fraud and corruption, sets out prevention responsibilities for all personnel, and establishes the investigation procedure and reporting obligations.

Last reviewed: March 2026

Safeguarding Active

Safeguarding Policy

Sets out African Renaissance Trust's duty to protect all individuals — including programme participants, staff, and community members — from harm, abuse, and exploitation.

Last reviewed: February 2026

Data & Privacy Active

Data Protection & Privacy Policy

Governs the collection, storage, and use of personal data by African Renaissance Trust — aligned to applicable data protection law.

Last reviewed: March 2026

Integrity Active

Whistleblower Protection Policy

Provides a confidential reporting channel for staff, partners, and programme participants to raise concerns about misconduct, fraud, or policy violations.

Last reviewed: January 2026

Partnerships Under Review

Partner Due Diligence Policy

Sets out the risk assessment and vetting process applied to all implementing partners and sub-grantees — covering financial capacity, governance standards, and safeguarding compliance.

Last reviewed: October 2025 · Under revision for 2026

Governance overview

See how these policies fit within the broader governance structure of African Renaissance Trust.