Social Media policy  

Social Media policy  

Campsall Village Hall uses social media to support its goal to develop the hall as a hub for village life and promote activities held within the hall.

Social media is used as a platform to engage with the community and provide timely information, news, and updates on community events and activities.

We may from time to time showcase local businesses, charities and social groups that provide services and support to Campsall and surrounding villages.

The primary platforms for communicating with the community, under the Trust’s control, are the Campsall Village Hall website and the Campsall Village Hall Facebook page. E mail is also used as a method of communication. Content for social media channels will include news, events, details of clubs and local businesses.

The Trust has no intention to create private community groups or host discussion forums. Third party content and/or links to the Trust’s website and Facebook page will only be permitted on approval of the village hall committee.

The Trust will ensure Trustees have the skills and knowledge to use social media appropriately. Password information is restricted to those trustees granted access.

Content is reviewed by Trustees assigned to social media and publicity. They are responsible for ensuring content is up-to-date and relevant; they are permitted to remove content and advise the committee. The Trust will ensure that Trustees are apprised of UK legislation and codes of conduct relating to social media.

In the event of a complaint, the Chair will respond appropriately and ensure that the policy is complied with.

Trustees are aware of their obligations to comply with the Charity Governance Code Edition 2017 in respect of their obligations as a charity trustee.

In the event of an incident, Trustees responsible for social media and publicity are responsible for ensuring prompt escalation to the committee. Nominated Trustees will be responsible for removing content. Any abusive message will be drawn to the attention of the Committee and the Chair will provide the appropriate support to the Trustee. In the event of a crisis channels would be taken offline. The Board of Trustees will decide when/if an issue is of a nature that requires escalation to the Charity Commission, police or a regulatory body.