A (more) plain English contract for freelance workers, which aims to simplify ongoing work agreements and to equalise terms in areas such as: Intellectual property, liability and cancellation pay.

An induction policy to provide a framework for identifying and sorting out any initial difficulties which can occur in the early stages of starting a job. The aim is to provide a supporting structure for the new employee and alleviate some of the initial pressures that can arise when starting a new post. For existing members, it also helps clarify how to support new members effectively.

A comprehensive collection of policies designed to support staff with parental or caring responsibilities, including wider political framing for the importance of this set of policies.

A socially-just pay policy, including adjustments for: time worked; dependents; no recourse to public funds; experience of marginalisation; city living; and disability. It also includes adjustments for freelance pay; a process for implementation; an emergency pay system; and an emergency fund for workers.

This policy aims to make working at Tripod a viable & sustainable choice for a wider range of workers than would otherwise be possible. It is part of an ongoing inquiry & development process to define how we want to financially support ourselves to do this work in a way that values the work we do & is a reflection of Tripod’s values & purpose.

This is a safeguarding policy of a small organisation that facilitates, convenes, and runs trainings. It’s aim is to prevent harm and to empower the person who has experienced harm, avoiding punitive ways of addressing harm and limiting contact with state institutions, where possible, due to the harm these institutions themselves often cause, particularly in marginalised communities.