Governance, policies & legal information
The College makes information available to the public in two main ways:
- Via this website, for the key or most often required information, arranged under various categories below.
- On request, for information that is less often required, less practical to keep up to date on the website, or not routinely held in a standard publication format.
We only make a charge for information where it is provided in hard copy (to cover the costs of that provision), or where appropriate and permitted under the Freedom of Information Act. Information is not routinely provided in hard copy format where it is available in an accessible electronic format.
Queries or comments relating to the College’s publication schema, or requests for information not found on this website, should be addressed to the College at foi@hertford.ox.ac.uk.
Organisational Information
The College is a registered charity, number 1137527. While the origins of the College date back to around 1282, its present incarnation was established in 1874.
Strategies and Plans
These are summarised on our website under Hertford 2030, with further details in other sections.
A review of strategies and plans, including financial performance, can be found in our Annual Report and Accounts, available below.
Decision-making Processes
Key decisions are made by the College’s Governing Body, on the advice of its Committees and/or Officers.
Committees and College Officers have delegated powers to make day to day decisions within prescribed areas.
The Governing Body, its Committees and Officers, act in accordance with the College Statutes and Bye-Laws, which provide the primary governing framework under which the College operates.
We manage the College’s investments in accordance with our Statement of Investment Principles.
Policies & Procedures
These are set by the Governing Body, College Committees or College Officers, in accordance with the provisions of the College’s primary governing framework. They extend and supplement that framework, as required for the effective day to day management of the College, or to meet the detail of any legal or regulatory duties.
Some of the main policies are set out below.
- Data Protection Policy
- Equality Policy & Action Plan
- Prevent Duty Policy
- Anti-Bribery Policy
- Anti-Fraud Policy
- Freedom of Speech Policy
- Fundraising Complaints Procedure
- Harassment Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
- JCR MCR Code of Practice
- Risk Management Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Staff Student Relationships Policy
- Whistleblowing Code of Conduct
Services
Information on the services we offer can be found throughout this website, using the links below.