Whistleblowing Policy

1. Introduction

SPL Consulting Limited is committed to the highest standards of openness, accountability, and ethical conduct. This policy is designed to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns internally without fear of retaliation. We believe that a strong whistleblowing culture is essential for protecting the company, our employees, and our clients.

This policy is consistent with our Code of Business Conduct and is a key part of our commitment to integrity and transparency.

2. What is whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is the act of raising a concern about a wrongdoing that you believe is happening in the workplace. This includes illegal acts or a breach of our Code of Business Conduct. You can raise a concern about:

  • Criminal offences, such as fraud or theft.
  • Failure to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
  • Miscarriages of justice.
  • Threats to the health and safety of any individual.
  • Damage to the environment.
  • Modern slavery or human trafficking.
  • Any deliberate concealment of information relating to any of the above.

 

This policy is not for raising personal grievances or complaints about your employment. These should be addressed through our regular HR channels.

3. Who can raise a concern?

This policy applies to all employees of SPL Consulting Limited, as well as contractors, consultants, and anyone else working for us.

4. How to raise a concern

If you have a concern, you should raise it in the following order:

Step 1: Your Line Manager In most cases, the quickest and most effective way to address a concern is to speak directly to your line manager.

Step 2: A Senior Manager If you are uncomfortable speaking with your line manager, or if they are the subject of your concern, you should speak to a member of the senior management team.

Step 3: A Designated Officer If you are still not satisfied, or if the concern is particularly serious, you should contact our designated Whistleblowing Officer, who is a senior manager with the authority to investigate your concerns.

You can contact them at:
Within UK call: 03330 492002
Outside UK call: +44 (0)1395 200757

5. Confidentiality

We will do our best to protect your identity and will not disclose your name without your consent, unless legally required to do so. However, please be aware that in some cases, the nature of the investigation may make it obvious who raised the concern.

6. Protection against retaliation

We have a strict no retaliation policy. We will not tolerate any form of detrimental treatment, including victimisation, dismissal, or harassment, against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. If you believe you are being subjected to retaliation, you should report it immediately.

7. Raising concerns externally

We strongly encourage you to report your concerns internally first. However, we recognise that in some exceptional circumstances, you may feel it is necessary to report a concern to an outside body, such as a regulator. Before doing so, we recommend you seek legal advice.