Transparency & Accountability

• Our processes, procedures, funding and motivations will be made visible and accessible to all participating and involved in the project.


• We will be fully transparent in providing and disseminating information to all relevant parties. Our communications plan (developed in consultation with the SEUPB) ensures a regular flow of information. Supported by a professional PR company we will ensure maximum media output and reach.

• Our interview strategy has been developed in the light of well considered handling procedures and is based on our assurance of confidentiality and professional standards of care and consideration.


• The closest attention to detail is maintained in preserving confidentiality in the processing and storage of sensitive project material.


• Our cardinal concern is to protect all of our interviewees and project participants (including their privacy and personal security) and to preserve material from exploitation.


• All staff have undergone relevant security checks.


• We have undertaken a risk analysis of the project. We will regularly review this in the light of changing circumstances and we will update procedures for participants who might experience risk.


• We have referred all relevant documentation and protocols to legal advisors and to College officers.

• An independent consultant will undertake an evaluation of the project, with particular reference to the Aid For Peace guidelines.


• We encourage feedback from all interested parties in order to enhance the quality and impact of our project delivery.

• We aim to be fully accessible to our project participants and related groups.


• Our website complies with the WP3 accessibility standards


• We will seek to provide information in alternative formats if requested.

• The project reach across communities and religious groups will be comprehensive and structured.


• We respect the diverse needs of all participants, regardless of religious, social, cultural, ethnic or political background.


• QMUL complies fully with the Equalities Act 2006.