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Complaints Policy

The Policy below deals with how we approach complaints or negative feedback about us. It is open for use by members of the public, volunteers or staff and involves five key elements:

Culture. Our aim is to serve our stakeholders to the best of our ability. We accept that we are not perfect. We value complaints and feedback as a means of identifying and understanding how we can do things better.
Principles. Our complaints and feedback system is modelled on biblical principles, including humility, fairness, accessibility, responsiveness, efficiency and integration.
People. Our complaint handling staff will be skilled and professional.
Process. Our complaints handling process involves seven stages – acknowledgment, assessment, planning, investigation, response, review, and consideration of systemic issues.
Analysis. We review information about complaints as part of a continuous process of review and improvement.

We discuss these elements in more detail below:

Element 1—Culture

We are committed to achieving our Mission and Vision (https://chinaconcern.org/about-us/vision-mission/). We are equally committed to doing so in the best way possible, and without concern or hurt for any of the people we deal with. We know that despite our best efforts, we are not perfect and that we can always do better.

Accordingly, we value complaints and feedback and recognise that effective complaint handling will benefit our stakeholders, our reputation, and our administration. We affirm that complaints can highlight weaknesses in our programs, policies, and service delivery, and stimulate us to improve our operations. We also affirm that good complaint handling will reassure stakeholders that we are committed to resolving problems, improving relations, and building loyalty, and to improving our accountability and transparency.

Element 2—Principles

Our complaint and feedback handling system are based on biblical principles, modelled on principles of fairness, accessibility, responsiveness and efficiency. Complaint handling has the same priority as our core business. Each complaint will be assessed on its own merits. As far as possible confidentiality and privacy will be maintained, and we will be transparent in reporting back results to you as quickly as reasonably possible. It is our aim to resolve all complaints as quickly and efficiently as possible. For example, if they can be resolved over the phone at the time they are made, we will do so.

We will not victimise or treat any person adversely because they have made a complaint. There is no financial charge for making a complaint. If you have special needs (e.g. non English speaking background or a physical impairment), please let us know and we will do our best to assist you.

You may initiate a complaint or feedback by email, or letter – see the contact details below. If you wish to make your complaint or provide feedback anonymously, it will still receive our genuine attention, although of course we will be unable to report back or seek further information which may be able to assist us in dealing with any issue. We are happy to deal directly with you, o or through a parent, guardian, friend, or adviser.

Element 3—People

We take complaints and feedback seriously. All complaints will be investigated with complete impartiality by a staff member or Board member who is not personally involved in the issues, or by an external consultant or adviser. In matters of great significance, we may outsource the handling of a complaint to an external adviser or consultant, to whom we will give complete co-operation.

Element 4—Process

Our standard complaint handling procedures are as follows (although we reserve the right to approach a complaint more flexibly if we think it will achieve a more just and efficient outcome):

We will acknowledge each complaint promptly and give you the contact details of the person handling the complaint, ideally within 2 business days of the complaint being received. If we have not finalised your complaint within 7 days after that, we will contact you to report our progress.

We will assess the complaint and assign it priority.

If investigation is required, we will plan how the investigation is to be carried out.

We will investigate all relevant factual issues and then review the complaint in light of those facts. We will then consider options for complaint resolution.

We will contact you to discuss the complaint. In doing so we will inform you of the relevant facts we have identified and ask you to comment and/or give us any other relevant information you may have. We will then discuss with you how we propose to resolve the complaint. If we were wrong or have acted inappropriately, we will apologize.

If you are not satisfied with the proposed resolution, the relevant Board Chair will review the position, and we will contact you appropriately. If you are still not satisfied, and we believe that there are genuine issues involved, we may suggest an externally facilitated mediation or similar (for example in Australia PeaceWise (peacewise.org.au) or similar). Alternatively, you may pursue any other action which you believe is appropriate.

We will act on any systemic issues that are identified because of the complaint or feedback.

(Note – if we reasonably believe that a complaint is vexatious, trivial, or not genuine we will inform you accordingly as soon as we form that view. If you wish to take matters further, you may pursue any other action which you believe is appropriate.)

Element 5—Analysis

We appreciate that complaints and feedback can provide an insight into our programs and services and may show that they are not working as well as they might. We will use information brought to light by any complaints and feedback to improve our service to our stakeholders by:

highlighting service failings that need to be remedied; and

revealing problems and trends that can be acted on by management

We will address these with the relevant National Office or international team any significant issues which are revealed by our complaints handling and feedback procedures.

Contact Details:

Trent Frecklington, International Operations Director

ICC International, Room1208 Tung Che Commercial Centre, 246 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

or email speakup@chinaconcern.org

Or contact a National Office near you – see our Contact us page (https://chinaconcern.org/contact/)

Child Protection Policy

Child & Young Adults Protection Policy

In some regions of the world this is referred to as Safeguarding and refers to any person in our care or program.

International China Concern believes protecting children from the risk of harm is a responsibility that we must all undertake. We are committed to a pro-active role that will protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse.

This policy will help to foster a safe and positive environment for children and provide guidance to all international and field staff (staff) on the acceptable behaviours and appropriate boundaries when working with children.

International China Concern will ensure that all staff and visitors are aware of this policy and commitment to ensuring risks of abuse to our children are minimised. We will ensure our staff are clear what steps to take when concerns arise regarding the safety of our children and understand that we will respond immediately to investigate concerns raised.

Definition of Terminology: The terminology of child/children covers all residents within an International Child Concern project regardless of age, sex, physical or mental capacity.

Our values, principles and beliefs require staff and volunteers to:

Treat every child with dignity and respect at all times.
Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their position as a positive role model to children.
Immediately raise concerns for the safety or well-being of a child in line with the International China Concern reporting procedure.
Listen to our children and take any concerns raised seriously.
Be visible when working with children, endeavouring to ensure that other adults are present when working with children and avoiding being alone with them.
Work in partnership with carers and/or other professionals to ensure the protection of children.
Not personally criticise a staff member for perceived actions towards a child but follow defined reporting processes for alleged incidents.

International China Concern staff and volunteers will not:

Engage in any behaviour that is intended to shame, humiliate, belittle or degrade children.
Use language, make suggestions or offer advice that is inappropriate, offensive or abusive.
Smack, hit, physically assault children or apply extreme physical or emotional discipline measures.
Develop sexual relationships with children nor any kind of relationship that is deemed exploitative or abusive.
Spend excessive time alone with children away from others.
Act in ways that may be abusive or place a child at risk of abuse.
Behave physically in a manner that is inappropriate or sexually provocative.
Take children to their own home without prior approval by the relative project manager.
Sleep in the same bed as children.
Purposely neglect a child outside of recognised and approved palliative care systems. Palliative care must be approved by the relative Project Manager prior to implementation. Neglect extends to withholding food, fluids, basic care, necessary medical treatment, or provision of adequate clothing to meet basic needs.

Upon an allegation being made the International China Concern Project Manager in conjunction with the China Operations Director will put in place an action plan to ensure the safety of the child as a priority.

Disciplinary procedures will be applied to staff who have been found to have acted outside our policy guidelines. Where dictated by in-country laws, confirmed instances will be reported to welfare centre and/or legal authorities.

Consensual Relationships

While we recognise the right of a young adult to engage in relationships once past the lawful age of consent, staff may not at any time engage in any consensual relationships due to the ethical nature of the relationship between staff and care recipient. Relationships of this nature may not result in legal prosecution however they will lead to dismissal and/or removal from working on our projects.

Legal Matters

International China Concern Limited is a charitable institution granted tax-exempt status under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance of Hong Kong.

Company Register Number: 563347

IRD Charity Number: 91/04700

Office Address:

Room 1208, Tung Che Commercial Centre

246 Des Voeux Road West

Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

Registered Office

c/o LL. B. Accounting Services Limited
608 Laford Centre
838 Lai Chi Kok Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong

International China Concern (Child Care) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales.
Registered Charity Number 1104182
Registered Number 4581218

International China Concern has national offices registered in the following countries:

Australia: International China Concern (Australia) Ltd., a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN 30 091 040 649.

Canada: International China Concern Canada, a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, number 86737 0645 RR0001.

Hong Kong: International China Concern Hong Kong Limited, a charitable institution granted tax-exempt status under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Charity Number with IRD: 91/11854

Netherlands : Stichting International China Concern, a registered charity with ANBI status, RSIN: 8091.50.219.

United Kingdom: International China Concern, a registered charity in England and Wales, number 1164736.

United States of America: Registered Name ‘American Friends of ICC’ (AFICC). AFICC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible in full or in part. Company number 31-1706836

Funds Management

To ensure all funds donated to ICC are used for the purposes for which they are given, ICC management retains full control over all funds and their disbursement. Funds are never handed over to third parties and our processes undertake audit procedures each year to ensure the integrity of use.

International China Concern is a Christian development organisation with a mission to provide love, hope and opportunity to children with disabilities and strives to end abandonment by keeping families together. Your gift will help to accomplish this mission, making a very real difference in the lives of many children and young people.

Should funds raised within your designated area of giving exceed the amount required, ICC will redirect funds to a similar item or programme.

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Children with Disabilities In China Need Your Help

In China, a child is born with a disability every 35 seconds. A lack of support services and stigma can often lead to a lifetime of hardship and exclusion. Many children face the risk of abandonment. It’s not fair and it’s certainly not the full life God intended for these vulnerable children.

Inadequate

Services

Children with disabilities require specialized support services. In many locations, these services are inadequate or simply do not exist.

Poverty

For Chinese families already living hand to mouth, children with a disability may create an additional financial burden they cannot bear. Abandonment is perceived to be their only option.

Stigma and

Prejudice

The stigma associated with disability is difficult to overcome. Misunderstanding and systemic prejudice lead to a lack of opportunities for those with a disability.

Hopelessness

With so many barriers to overcome, families and children often feel excluded from the rest of society. Many become isolated and lose hope for a brighter, thriving future.

A Lifetime of Opportunity Is Possible

Every child deserves to have hope for the future and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Meet Yibin

Yibin’s visits to the outside world were rare. Cerebral palsy made it difficult for his parents to help the bright 7-year-old up and down the stairs.

Since joining ICC’s Family Partners Programme, Yibin has received therapy and special education sessions. And his parents have received the caring support of a social worker.

Yinbin’s mother is elated: “It’s like they brought someone forgotten by society back to life with their love and care.”

Meet Lulu

Lulu came to ICC at just three months old. In addition to Down syndrome, she required almost immediate surgery for a heart condition.

With the assistance of ICC’s caregivers, therapists and teachers, Lulu is now walking and can feed herself. She loves to explore and recently joined a kindergarten class!

Surrounded by love, hope and opportunity, there is no doubt Lulu will reach her full, God-given potential.

Discover how a child can thrive in family style care.

Meet Guigui

When Guigui first arrived at our Care Centre, his spina bifida confined him to a bed with little interaction. After many years in ICC’s care, Guigui communicates freely and thrives in our Pathways vocational training program.

Guigui recently joined the team on one of our Little Ark food trucks. He’s even begun leading the team as they make coffee and serve treats to satisfied customers.

Learn how equipping young adults opens doors to a better future.

ICC works in three important ways to
make a difference for children in China.

Restoring Families

Serving Children Without Families

Equipping Young Adults

ICC: A Real Solution

In 1993, a newborn girl was abandoned and brought to a Chinese orphanage. She lived less than 24
hours, but her short life inspired a commitment to compassion and care that continues to this day.

30 Years of
Lasting Impact

Thousands of
Children’s Lives Transformed

Proven Leader in
Disability Care
and Services

Your Support Made An Impact In 2022

280000

Hours of Care Provided

10000

Hours of Therapy Services
to Children in ICC’s Care

2500

Hours of Special Education
to Children in ICC’s Care

1000

Therapy Sessions and Education
Services for Children in Families

10000

Home Visits and Family
Support Sessions

20000

Days of Vocational Training &
Employment for Young Adults

How You Can Help

85%*

of every dollar you donate goes directly to our programs

Your love, together with our compassionate and innovative approach
provides opportunities for children with disabilities and relief for hurting families.

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*This is a combined summary of International China Concern’s finances for the year 2022. It reports on operational activities in ICC’s International Office and China-based operations. It does not include the operational activities of our network of ICC national offices. Audited reports of individual national offices can be obtained directly through each office.*

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