Governance & Policies
Maintaining high standards of integrity, governance and care.
The Spiritualists’ National Union is committed to maintaining the high standards of integrity, governance, and care across all areas of its work. The policies on this page outline the principles, procedures, and responsibilities that guide our organisation, our members, and our affiliated churches and centres. They are designed to ensure transparency, accountability, safeguarding, and good practice, helping us uphold the values of Spiritualism while supporting a safe, respectful, and well-governed community for all.
On this page you will find the most up to date governance policies and documents for the SNU, its branches, affiliates and centres.
Internet, Communications and Computer Policy
This policy outlines the organisations approach to monitoring, the use of internet, email, computer systems and telephony services. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety, security and compliance of all staff, volunteers and the organisation.
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GDPR Complaints Procedure
This procedure outlines organisations commitment to processing and protecting
personal data, ensuring compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use & Access) Act 2025.
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Social Media Code of Conduct/Quick Reference Guide (2026)
This Code of Conduct/Quick Reference Guide is a streamlined summary of the principles of engaging with and using social media for those who represent, work for, volunteer with or are otherwise associated with the Union. It does not replace the full Social Media Policy, which we encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with.
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Social Media Policy (2026)
This policy provides guidance on the responsible use of social media and sets out the standards expected of those who represent, work for, volunteer with or are otherwise associated with the Union.
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Whistleblowing Policy (2026)
The Spiritualists’ National Union (SNU) and Arthur Findlay College (AFC) are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability across all areas of our work, including local churches, District structures, Head Office, and the residential College environment.
Whistleblowing is about speaking up in the public interest to protect individuals, the organisation, and the wider community.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Policy (2026)
The SNU is committed to fostering an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, fairnessand respect. The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are fully aligned with the SNU’s values and the
Seven Principles of SNU Spiritualism.
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Safeguarding Policy (2025)
The SNU takes seriously its duty to keep members, volunteers and the public safe. It is important that appropriate measures are in place to provide for the rights of all individuals.
This policy sets out the framework for how the SNU will go about this.
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SNU Bye Laws, Memorandum & Articles of Association (2026)
The SNU’s Bye Laws are regularly reviewed by the Board of Governers to ensure compliance with charity law.
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Trustees’ Annual Report (TAR) 2024
The Trustees’ Annual Report (TAR) is a mandatory, public document for the SNU as a Registered Charity, that explains our activities, achievements, and financial performance over the past year.
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