About us Governance Governance Annual Reports Financial year ending March 31 2020 Financial year ending March 31 2019 Financial year ending March 31 2018 Financial year ending March 31 2017 Financial year ending March 31 2016 Financial year ending March 31 2015 How we are funded Vision Aid Overseas works in partnership with a wide range of supporters, partners and funders. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of people like you to support our work. Find out more Child Protection Policy Vision Aid Overseas is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its activities. This policy outlines the organisation’s position on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Find out more Harassment and Misconduct Policy Vision Aid Overseas is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities. This policy outlines our position on safeguarding all from harassment and misconduct (whether verbal, physical or sexual in nature). Find out more Bribery Act Policy Vision Aid Overseas is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities. This policy outlines the organisation’s position on preventing and prohibiting bribery, in accordance with the bribery act 2010. Find out more Ex-Offenders Policy Vision Aid Overseas is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities. This policy outlines our approach to recruitment and selection of all staff, trustees and volunteers who may have a criminal record. Find out more Equal Opportunities Vision Aid Overseas aims to ensure fair and equitable treatment to all existing and potential employees, trustees and volunteers without unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, family status, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or any other unjustified condition. Find out more Gender Equality This Gender Equality policy represents Vision Aid Overseas’ commitment to take special interest, allocate resources and lead a coordinated approach to gender; not just as an organisational focus, but as an integral part of the organisation’s foundation. The policy defines Vision Aid Overseas' explicit commitments to support gender equality and the principles expressed in both international and national agreements. Find out more Security and Safety The security of all staff is of utmost importance to Vision Aid Overseas. Vision Aid Overseas will strive to do all that it reasonably can to ensure that their staffs are secure and safe as they go about their work. Find out more Health and Safety The safety of all staff is of utmost importance to Vision Aid Overseas. Vision Aid Overseas will strive to do all that it reasonably can to ensure are safe and healthy as they go about their work. Find out more Whistleblowing Policy Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability. This policy outlines the organisation’s position on whistle-blowing and should be read in conjunction with other key VAO policies on Child Protection, Anti-Bribery, Sexual Harassment and Misconduct and Equal Opportunities. Find out more Counter-Terrorism Policy Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability. This policy outlines the organisation’s position on Counter-Terrorism and should be read in conjunction with other key VAO policies, particularly on Anti-Bribery and Whistle-Blowing. Find out more Modern Slavery Policy Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability. This policy outlines the organisation’s position on Modern Slavery and should be read in conjunction with other key VAO policies. Find out more Complaints Procedure Vision Aid Overseas aims to meet our charitable vision and mission and we believe we achieve this most of the time: but if we are not getting it right please let us know. Find out more Supporter Care Charter Vision Aid Overseas works to ensure that exceptional standards of supporter care are delivered across its supporter base at all times. Without our supporters, the charity would not be able to fight poverty by transforming access to eye care. This means that Vision Aid Overseas is committed to best practice in fundraising and follows the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Practice. Find out more