The official central source for all WES governance and operational policies
🎯 Purpose & Overview
This page contains the full WES Policy Framework — a structured set of policies that define how the Society operates, protects its members and horses, and ensures high standards of governance, safety, and integrity. All policies are version-controlled, approved by Council, and stored in the WES Dataroom as read-only PDFs. This hub provides members, officers, and volunteers with easy access to the most current and approved documents.
🧩 Policy Groups
Foundational Documents
💬 These documents form the foundation of the Society’s governance and operations.
People and Participation
💬 These reflect our duty of care and commitment to supporting those who represent the Society.
To Follow Pending Final Review
- Area Representative Guidance
- Expectations of WES Professionals
Welfare and External Trust
💬 These ensure integrity, welfare, and external confidence in all WES activities.
To Follow Pending Final Review
- Gifting and Donations Policy
Governance and Conduct
💬 Policies that underpin how WES operates, makes decisions, and upholds professional standards
Operations and Finance
💬 Practical and financial policies that guide WES operations and ensure accountability in spending.
To Follow Pending final Review
- Financial Controls
- Expenses and Subsistence
- Professional Standards and Approval
Risk, Data and Digital
💬 These ensure WES operates safely, securely, and in compliance with data and risk laws.
✅ Policy Stewardship & Review
Each policy has a named owner (Council Officer) responsible for keeping it current. Reviews occur at least every three years, or sooner if required.
📩 Feedback or Queries
If you have questions or wish to suggest improvements, please contact:
📧 dan@wes-uk.com
All proposed amendments are logged for review at the next Governance update cycle.