Our Commitment

Flaxur is committed to acting with integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its activities. As a public-benefit organisation, we recognise that public trust depends on our ability to manage conflicts of interest responsibly and fairly.

This policy outlines how Flaxur identifies and manages conflicts of interest to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the organisation and the communities we serve.

1. What Is a Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when an individual’s personal, financial, or professional interests could interfere, or be perceived to interfere, with their responsibility to act in Flaxur’s best interests.

Conflicts may be:

Actual – a conflict currently exists
Potential – a conflict could arise in the future
Perceived – a reasonable observer could believe a conflict exists

All three are treated seriously.

2. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:
- Directors and members
- Staff and volunteers
- Consultants, advisors, and contractors
- Individuals acting on behalf of Flaxur in programmes, partnerships, procurement, or funding activities

3. How Conflicts Are Managed

Flaxur requires individuals to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest as soon as they arise. Disclosures are reviewed and managed to ensure objectivity and fairness.

Depending on the situation, management actions may include:

Recusal from discussions or decisions
Reassignment of responsibilities
Additional oversight
Declining or terminating a transaction or relationship

All material conflicts are documented to support transparency and accountability.

4. Ethical Conduct

Individuals associated with Flaxur are expected to:

Act in good faith and in the organisation’s best interests
Avoid using their position for personal gain
Declare gifts, benefits, or relationships that could influence decision-making
Comply with Flaxur’s ethical standards and related policies

5. Relationship to Other Policies

This policy works alongside Flaxur’s:

Together, these policies support responsible leadership and sound decision-making.

6. Reporting Concerns

Concerns relating to conflicts of interest or ethical conduct may be raised through Flaxur’s whistleblowing or compliance channels. Reports will be handled confidentially and without retaliation for good-faith disclosures.

7. Review and updates

This Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate to Flaxur’s activities and public-benefit mandate.

Conflict of Interest Policy