Facilitator Code of Conduct

Policy Version: 1.0
Date Adopted: 21 May 2026
Review Date: 21 May 2027
Organisation: Earth Village CIC

Purpose

This Code of Conduct sets expectations for all facilitators, trainees, volunteers and practitioners working under the umbrella of Earth Village CIC.

The purpose is to protect participants, facilitators and the integrity of the community.

Core Values

Facilitators are expected to embody:

  • Integrity

  • Consent

  • Accountability

  • Compassion

  • Humility

  • Respect

  • Inclusion

  • Transparency

Professional Boundaries

Facilitators must:

  • Respect participant autonomy

  • Avoid coercion or manipulation

  • Avoid exploiting power dynamics

  • Maintain appropriate boundaries

  • Avoid making unrealistic promises

  • Work within their competence and training

Facilitators should not position themselves as medical or mental health professionals unless appropriately qualified.

Consent Standards

Facilitators must:

  • Use clear consent-based communication

  • Respect verbal and non-verbal boundaries

  • Never pressure participation

  • Allow participants to opt out freely

  • Model ongoing consent practices

Consent must never be assumed.

Confidentiality

Facilitators are expected to:

  • Respect participant privacy

  • Avoid sharing personal disclosures without permission

  • Maintain confidentiality except where safeguarding or legal obligations require disclosure

Inclusion & Non-Discrimination

Facilitators must:

  • Treat participants respectfully

  • Avoid discriminatory language or behaviour

  • Support inclusive group culture

  • Remain open to feedback and accountability

Conflict of Interest

Facilitators should disclose any conflicts of interest that could impact:

  • Decision-making

  • Participant safety

  • Financial integrity

  • Fairness within the organisation

Substance Use

Facilitators must not lead activities while impaired by:

  • Alcohol

  • Illegal substances

  • Misuse of medication

Earth Village CIC may set specific policies for substance-free events.

Social & Sexual Boundaries

Because Earth Village CIC may operate within sexuality and intimacy-related spaces, facilitators are expected to maintain particularly high ethical standards around power dynamics.

Facilitators must not:

  • Pressure intimacy

  • Use facilitation status to pursue sexual relationships

  • Exploit participant vulnerability

  • Blur professional boundaries irresponsibly

Any existing or developing relationships that may create ethical concerns should be disclosed to the organisation.

Accountability Process

Concerns regarding facilitator conduct may result in:

  • Informal discussion

  • Supervision or training requirements

  • Suspension from facilitation

  • Removal from the organisation

Earth Village CIC will aim to handle concerns fairly and proportionately.

Policy Approval

Approved by the directors of Earth Village CIC

Signed:

Name: Jote Prakash Singh

Position: Director

Date: 21/05/2026