Protect, the UK’s whistleblowing charity, has 30 years of experience working with organisations and advising individuals. Our training is delivered by the same team that supports 3,000 whistleblowers annually, enabling us to intimately grasp the challenges whistleblowers face and the repercussions of organisations getting it wrong. Protect has collaborated with some of the top UK companies to develop best practices. Our training draws from a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on whistleblowing, setting us apart with an unmatched understanding like no other.

Why is whistleblowing crucial for your organisation?

Having robust whistleblowing arrangements is a necessity. It provides your workers with a safe and secure way to report any wrongdoing, risk, or malpractice they encounter. By attending our Whistleblowing Masterclasses, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to implement an effective whistleblowing setup within your organisation, ensuring a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust.

What does the Whistleblowing Essentials Masterclass cover?

During this training, you will unlock a wealth of knowledge, including:

• An overview of whistleblowing and why it is important including a review of the whistleblowing law in the UK.
• How to best identify a whistleblowing concern vs a grievance complaint.
• Why trusted and transparent cultures are so important and how to develop them.
• Best practices for handling whistleblowers and addressing the concerns they raise, empowering you to navigate these crucial situations with confidence.
• The opportunity to consider your organisation's current practices when someone raises a concern, and gain insights on how to enhance their effectiveness.

Immersing you in practical exercises and case studies, you will gain the hands-on experience necessary to implement best practices from day one.

Who should attend?

If you're responsible for setting up or overseeing whistleblowing arrangements or involved in any part of receiving or investigating a concern in your organisation, this masterclass is designed for you. Whether you are part of the Internal Audits team, whistleblowing, ethics or speak-up team, HR, Legal function, hold a Speak Up or Guardian role, are a line manager or board member, then our Masterclass will equip you with the expertise you need.

Learn from the best in the field.

Our Masterclasses are led by a highly skilled Legal Adviser and member of our expert Advice Team. The Protect team possesses in-depth knowledge of the legal rights and challenges whistleblowers face, enabling them to guide you through the intricacies of this vital subject matter.

Testimonials

"Great, very accessible, informative, interactive and interesting" - Manufacturing attendee

"Well structured and organised" - Distillery attendee

"Liked the use of case studies, really provides a practical application of the information" - Finance attendee