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.

This policy aims to provide a flexible framework within which staff can make informed decisions about the use of AI tools and software and that any such use is accountable, transparent and responsible whilst ensuring workers are treated and paid decently, preventing bias and discrimination, and minimising impacts on the climate and environment. It is not intended to provide a blanket “yes” or “no” answer to whether we use AI.

In recognition of the gravity of the climate emergency, the PTC will donate up to 6 days leave per year (pro rated depending on your working hours) to every employee to spend on direct action – e.g. attending or preparing for demonstrations or other related voluntary activity.

This policy supports trans inclusion, respect and dignity within the organisation and outlines our commitment to trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning colleagues and volunteers, in areas such as: transitioning at work, DBS checks, employment references and toilet/changing facilities.

A policy to support staff who are struggling to meet the aims of their role, rather than treating under-performance as a disciplinary issue, like behavioural or ethical concerns. Acknowledging the ableism that is often implicit in disciplinary policies and offering comprehensive collective support for staff, with a recognition that disability, illness and other wider life circumstances may affect someone’s ability to do their job.

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.