This Whistleblowing Policy sets out how The ForeverGreen Group Limited (hereafter "we" or "the Company") encourages and supports the reporting of concerns about misconduct, wrongdoing, and breaches of law or regulation within our organisation.
We are committed to operating with integrity and transparency. We believe that a culture of openness and accountability is essential to achieving this objective. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, temporary staff, interns, and business partners (hereafter "covered persons").
This policy applies to:
The policy covers concerns about conduct by anyone within our organisation or associated with our business.
You can make a protected disclosure under this policy if you have reasonable grounds to believe that:
Protected disclosures include concerns about conduct that occurs within the Company or in relation to our operations, including conduct by employees, contractors, partners, or external parties.
You can report concerns through any of the following channels:
Send a detailed email describing your concern to letsconnect@tfg.capital. Include as much information as possible, such as the names of those involved, dates, locations, and any relevant documentation.
Send a written report by post to:
The ForeverGreen Group Limited
80 Oxford Street
Burnham-on-Sea
TA8 1AF
United Kingdom
Mark the envelope "Confidential - Whistleblowing Report".
You may speak verbally to the Managing Director or a senior member of the management team. If you choose this route, we recommend requesting a private meeting and confirming the key points of your report in writing afterwards.
You may make a report anonymously through any of the above channels. However, we recognise that it may be difficult for us to investigate your concern fully without contact information. If you are willing to identify yourself, we can provide better support and protection.
We treat all disclosures with the utmost confidentiality. We will:
We recognise that there may be situations where confidentiality cannot be maintained, such as where disclosure is required by law or court order. In such circumstances, we will inform you in advance where reasonably possible.
We are committed to protecting anyone who makes a protected disclosure from retaliation, victimisation, or harassment. You are protected if you have a reasonable belief that the disclosure is in the public interest.
We will not take any adverse action against you for making a protected disclosure, including:
If you suffer any form of retaliation following a protected disclosure, please report this immediately using the same channels as above. Any retaliation will be treated as a serious breach and will be investigated thoroughly.
We will acknowledge receipt of your disclosure within five working days and provide you with an initial assessment of how we intend to proceed.
We will investigate your disclosure promptly and impartially. The investigation will be conducted with discretion and respect for all parties involved. We will:
We will provide you with feedback on the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable timeframe, unless legal constraints prevent this. We will inform you of any action taken as a result of your disclosure.
If we determine that your disclosure does not relate to a protected category or does not have sufficient substance, we will explain our reasoning.
You are encouraged to raise concerns internally in the first instance. However, you have the right to make a protected disclosure to external authorities if:
You can make a protected disclosure to the following regulatory authorities and external bodies:
| Authority | Contact Information | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | www.fca.org.uk | Financial services and markets |
| Serious Fraud Office (SFO) | www.sfo.gov.uk | Serious fraud and financial crime |
| Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) | www.gov.uk/hmrc | Tax fraud and evasion |
| Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) | www.ico.org.uk | Data protection and privacy breaches |
| Health and Safety Executive (HSE) | www.hse.gov.uk | Health and safety concerns |
| Environment Agency | www.gov.uk/environment-agency | Environmental damage |
Disclosures to external authorities are protected by law provided they are made in good faith and in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
The Company maintains secure records of all whistleblowing disclosures and investigations. These records include:
Records are stored securely, separately from personnel files, and in accordance with data protection law. We retain records for a period of six years to demonstrate compliance with this policy and applicable law.
We are committed to protecting all individuals who make disclosures in good faith, even if the disclosure is later found to be mistaken or without substance. Protected disclosures are those made with a reasonable belief that the information disclosed is substantially true.
However, disclosures made maliciously or frivolously, or which are known to be false, are not protected and may result in disciplinary action.
If you are considering making a disclosure, or have made one, you may benefit from external support and advice. You may contact:
We review this Whistleblowing Policy on an annual basis to ensure it remains effective and compliant with applicable law. We may update this policy from time to time and will notify all covered persons of any material changes.
For further information about this policy or to report a concern, please contact: