About

A key strength of CSES is its network of partner and stakeholder organisations. We have over 100 years of working within STEM education and industry, which has given us a genuine reach across sectors. We are connected to local business, the education sector and the public throughout Essex. We also work closely with local government. This enables us to create links, facilitate effective collaboration and deliver on our mission.

Sponsors and Corporate Members

The majority of our funding comes from our Sponsors and Corporate Members, to whom we are hugely grateful. Contact the Treasurer to find out more about Corporate Membership.

Strategic Partners

We work with the following organisations towards our shared goal of improving education, employment and regional development, and to lead the conversation on the issues, sectors and technologies that drive innovation and industry in the region. This is achieved through mutual in-kind support, and targeted funding where necessary.

Collaboration Partners and Network

These organisations are part of the "CSES network", either as formal collaboration partners of CSES or as related organisations with similar aims whose work we support and promote.

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We acknowledge our duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children or adults at risk and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice which reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.

Our safeguarding policy sets out how we will ensure that all individuals have:

• a positive and enjoyable experience of STEM activities organised by CSES in a safe environment; and
• protection from any abuse whilst participating in our activities.

The appendices to the policy define our associated procedures and practices.

CSES Safeguarding Policy

Appendix 1: Expectations and code of conduct

Appendix 2: Process flowcharts

Appendix 3: Volunteer declaration form (PDF)
Appendix 3: Volunteer declaration form (Word)

Appendix 4: Volunteer risk assessment form (PDF)
Appendix 4: Volunteer risk assessment form (Word)

Appendix 5: Image consent form (PDF)
Appendix 5: Image consent form (Word)

All safeguarding queries should be addressed to the CSES President, who acts as the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Signing the safeguarding policy

As a CSES volunteer, you may be required to sign the safeguarding policy and/or register as a STEM Ambassador to complete an enhanced DBS check. You may also need to be an active ("paid-up") CSES member. We will advise on the requirements for any particular activity.

To register as a STEM Ambassador, start by creating an account with STEM Learning. You will then need to complete an identification document check for your DBS clearance; the CSES Designated Safeguarding Officer can assist with this and act as a countersignatory if required.

To sign the CSES safeguarding policy and confirm details of your DBS clearance, you can:

• Complete your volunteer profile electronically via the CSES website (preferred).
• Download, complete and return a copy of the form at Appendix 3 above.

To complete your volunteer profile electronically:

1. Log in to your CSES membership account.
2. Select Volunteer profile from the menu.
3. Complete the form as appropriate (see screenshot below for guidance).

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These are the policies and procedures that we are required to maintain by the Charity Commission, and cover various aspects of governance.

These policies are intended to provide additional detail to, and be read in conjunction with, the Constitution, which is the charity's governing document. As such, nothing in these policies and procedures may negate or contradict it, or bring the organisation's status as a registered charity into question. However, unlike the Constitution, these policies and procedures may be amended from time to time as required by the Council of trustees without formal approval at a General Meeting.

Safeguarding

In addition to the CSES Safeguarding Policy.

Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedures

Financial controls

Financial Controls Policy and Procedures
(Includes: Trustee Expenses Policy and Procedures)

Financial Reserves Policy and Procedures
(Includes: Investing Charity Funds Policy and Procedures)

Risk management

Internal Risk Management Policy and Procedures

Serious Incident Reporting Policy and Procedures

Trustee Conflicts of Interest Policy and Procedures

Public relations

Engaging in Political Activity Policy and Procedures

Engaging External Speakers at Charity Events Policy and Procedures

Social Media Policy and Procedures

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We are committed to ensuring your privacy. We hold the minimum amount of personal data needed for us to fulfil our charitable objectives, and do so securely in accordance with best practice.

Our privacy policy defines how we collect and process your personal information and sets out the lawful bases under UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for doing so.

If you have any queries about the way in which we process your data, or wish to exercise any of your rights under data protection legislation, please contact the Webmaster.

Download the CSES Privacy Policy

Website analytics

Passive analytics tools on our server collect aggregate information to show usage statistics for our website. Personal information is not collected or stored as part of this process.

Your IP address may be held on our server for the duration of your visit to our website to identify you as one visitor, but is not subsequently stored except in technical logs. This is industry-standard and cannot be avoided.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to maintain session/login information. These are essential to the correct operation of the website, and you do not therefore need to provide consent for these cookies to be used.

The embedded Twitter feed on our website sets a third-party cookie to manage your session/login with Twitter. This is deemed to provide basic function, but you can manage third-party cookie settings using your browser if you wish.

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