This policy applies to all working relationships in the screen industries, including employees, workers, freelancers, contractors, trainees, volunteers and anyone else engaged in work-related activities. 

This policy is for all screen business with: 

• employees, freelancers and workers; 

• senior leaders, managers and supervisors;  

• trainees, interns and volunteers. 

The screen industries often involve freelance work, short-term contracts, power imbalances, and informal working environments, making it especially important that everyone understands how to raise concerns about wrongdoing safely and appropriately. 

Everyone covered by this policy has a responsibility to uphold its principles and contribute to a culture of openness, integrity, and accountability. 

It is designed to be used with:  

• Acas Code for conflict and resolution; and 

• Public interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA).

This policy is not a mechanism for routine workplace grievances or a source of legal advice. It does not override other organisational policies or guarantee specific outcomes. Its purpose is to provide a framework for raising and addressing concerns about wrongdoing safely and appropriately. 

Whistleblowing is vital to protect individuals, businesses, and the wider public from wrongdoing, misconduct, or risks. This policy reflects recognised UK screen industry standards and best practice, helping ensure concerns are addressed fairly, confidentially, and promptly. 

Our commitment to best practice in the screen industries 

This policy reflects best practice guidance developed for the UK screen industries and aligns with recognised industry standards, including: 

• the CIISA Standards; and 

• relevant Industry and regulatory guidance (i.e., BECTU, Ofcom).