Independence and impartiality
UKHACC is open to working with organisations that align with our mission and values, confirmation of which will be made before seeking or agreeing financial contributions. The expectations and intended outcomes of any agreement will be thoroughly documented and agreed by both parties.
In order to ensure that UKHACC’s independence and integrity are maintained, any reference to a particular product or service provided by a financial partner will never constitute an exclusive recommendation of the product or service. UKHACC’s name, logo and materials may not be used by financial partners or sponsors without express permission of UKHACC. Where work has received financial support from an external partner, UKHACC will be transparent with its members, the charity commission and other stakeholders. If applicable a statement declaring sponsorship will be included in any written resources developed through grants/sponsorship.
Exclusions
UKHACC will not accept financial support from organisations whose values are incompatible with the protection of environmental and human health. This includes companies involved in the production of fossil fuels, tobacco, alcohol and other addictive substances, weapons, products or services that are harmful to health and the environment, or in intensive agriculture.
UKHACC will not accept funding from organisations with investments in fossil fuels unless a clear divestment strategy, with targets and a reporting mechanism demonstrating progress, have been put in place.
UKHACC will not accept funding for campaigns or projects where there is a direct conflict of interest between the work and the activities of the funder. We expect partners to be forthcoming about new relationships that may undermine or conflict with our activities.