Support Packages


The Basic Package
Our new package - The Enhanced Package
The Bespoke Package

A positive whistleblowing culture is the lifeblood of any risk management system. Subscribing to our helpline and drawing on our unrivalled expertise should be a key element in your whistleblowing arrangements.

We have over 16 years’ experience in the field of whistleblowing. We were involved in drafting and promoting the Public Interest Disclosure Act. We recently worked with the British Standards Institution to develop a Code of Practice for Whistleblowing Arrangements. As a not for profit organisation, our focus is on safeguarding the public interest and stopping preventable disasters. Our services work aims to help organisations address risk responsibly. Our unique approach is designed to emphasise and underpin existing internal management controls.

Our packages:

  • meet UK best practice
  • meet EU Data Protection requirements of the Article 29 working party
  • are Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
  • focus on giving your organisation the tools you need to help you manage risk responsibly
  • are designed by expert lawyers but written in plain English
  • are flexible and tailor made

All packages include a subscription to our helpline - giving employees access to confidential advice. Our helpline staff are experienced in advising employees on whether or how they can raise a concern about wrongdoing in the workplace, maximising the opportunity for the risk to be addressed.

The upcoming training workshops for 2010 are 16 September and 29 November. Our training workshops fill up quickly so please book early if you would like to attend on any of these dates.

The Basic Package

A self-help package which includes the following:

  • helpline subscription
  • compliance toolkit (including our model policy and a whistleblowing presentation)
  • promotional materials
  • one hour’s consultancy or one place at one of our expert whistleblowing training workshops

The package is for a minimum of three years. The package costs £500 for up to 1,000 employees and is 10 pence per employee for additional employees per annum.

The Enhanced Package

This package provides a higher level of support than the basic package and is ideally suited to medium sized organisations. The package includes:

  • helpline subscription
  • compliance tool-kit (including our model policy and a whistleblowing presentation)
  • promotional materials
  • annual helpline report

Annually a choice of two of the following options:

  • 2 places at our whistleblowing training workshop
  • 3 hours’ consultancy
  • written briefings for managers and staff
  • policy review

The package is for a minimum of three years. The package costs £2,000 plus 25 pence per employee per annum.

The Bespoke Package

This is designed for large/complex organisations and those who work in high risk areas or require further support. The package has the following key features:

  • helpline subscription
  • freephone number
  • bespoke email facility
  • 7 hours’ consultancy
  • annual review of the organisation’s whistleblowing arrangements for Audit Committee or Board and in line with the Combined Code of Corporate Governance. This includes a helpline report.
  • periodic helpline briefings
  • compliance toolkit (including our model policy and a whistleblowing presentation); and
  • licence to reproduce PCaW intellectual property in print and on intranet.

This package costs £7,500 plus 25 pence per employee per annum.

Further assistance
We also offer a number of additional services to help you refresh your whistleblowing arrangements as follows:

Expert training (£2,500 per session)
These comprehensive in-house training sessions can be aimed at designated officers or senior, regional or local managers as appropriate.

Staff Surveys (£7,500)
A 20 point survey tailored to your needs that gives your Board and Audit Committee valuable information on risk management, compliance cultures and whistleblowing. The fee includes design, consultation, promotion, hosting, analysis, review and report. Experience shows our surveys not only inform you how the whistleblowing arrangements can be improved but also raise awareness and understanding across the organisation.

Additional consultancy (from £250 per hour)
Additional advice and support is available from our expert lawyers starting at £250 per hour.

Small print
Annual packages are made up from the above list and are invoiced in advance. VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate. Out-of-pocket expenses and travelling time - calculated at 50% of the hourly rate – are chargeable. Our standard terms and conditions apply unless otherwise agreed.

For more information, please contact our services team.

Practical Hints for Small Employers

Organisations with a small number of employees may reasonably think it is not necessary to set up a detailed whistleblowing policy. The practical tips set out in the link above may nonetheless be useful in these circumstances.

For orders or further information on our services, please contact us on 020 7404 6609, at the address below or at services@pcaw.co.uk

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