As a registered charity, [Charity name] is committed to supporting personal development, learning, and capacity-building through effective mentoring and coaching.
This Mentoring and Coaching Policy sets out the principles, standards, and governance arrangements for mentoring and coaching activities undertaken within or on behalf of the Charity.
The Trustees recognise that mentoring and coaching can enhance skills, confidence, leadership, and wellbeing, contributing positively to individual development and organisational effectiveness.
Purpose of the Policy
1.1 The purpose of this Policy is to:
1.2 This Policy provides a framework for safe, respectful, and accountable mentoring and coaching relationships.
Scope of the Policy
2.1 This Policy applies to:
2.2 It applies to all formal mentoring and coaching arrangements supported, facilitated, or endorsed by the Charity.
Definitions
3.1 Mentoring is defined as:
A supportive relationship in which a more experienced individual provides guidance, advice, and encouragement to support personal or professional development.
3.2 Coaching is defined as:
A structured, goal-focused process that supports individuals to develop skills, insight, and performance through reflection and facilitated learning.
Principles of Mentoring and Coaching
4.1 The Charity’s mentoring and coaching activities are guided by the following principles:
4.2 Mentoring and coaching must support, not replace, management, supervision, or formal performance processes.
Objectives of Mentoring and Coaching
5.1 Mentoring and coaching may be used to:
5.2 Objectives should be:
Roles and Responsibilities
6.1 Mentors and Coaches
6.1.1 Mentors and coaches must:
6.1.2 Mentors and coaches must not:
6.2 Mentees and Coachees
6.2.1 Mentees and coachees are expected to:
6.3 Charity Responsibilities
6.3.1 The Charity will:
Establishing Mentoring and Coaching Relationships
7.1 Mentoring and coaching arrangements should:
7.2 Expectations may be set out in a written agreement where appropriate.
Confidentiality and Trust
8.1 Mentoring and coaching discussions are confidential unless:
8.2 Confidentiality boundaries must be explained clearly at the outset.
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
9.1 Mentoring and coaching activities must comply with:
9.2 Safeguarding concerns must be reported immediately in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
10.1 The Charity is committed to:
10.2 Discrimination or bias in mentoring and coaching relationships will not be tolerated.
Training and Support
11.1 The Charity may:
11.2 Training will be proportionate to the nature and scale of mentoring and coaching activities.
Monitoring and Review of Relationships
12.1 Mentoring and coaching arrangements may be:
12.2 Either party may end the relationship at any time, without detriment, by notifying the Charity.
Managing Concerns and Complaints
13.1 Concerns about mentoring or coaching arrangements should be:
13.2 Serious concerns may be escalated under relevant policies, including safeguarding or complaints procedures.
Governance and Responsibility
14.1 The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for oversight of mentoring and coaching within the Charity.
14.2 Day-to-day coordination may be delegated, but accountability remains with the Trustees.
Monitoring and Review
15.1 This Policy will be reviewed:
15.2 Any amendments must be approved by the Board of Trustees.
Conclusion
By adhering to this Mentoring and Coaching Policy, [Charity name] ensures that mentoring and coaching activities are ethical, supportive, and effective, fostering learning, development, and wellbeing while maintaining appropriate boundaries, safeguarding, and accountability.
Signed: ………………………………………
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Date: ………………………………………
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