LEGAL & POLICIES
LEGAL IDENTITY AND ORGANISATIONAL SEPARATION
HEADGUARD C.I.C. is an active community interest company registered in England and Wales under company number 16212678. Its registered office is Brook Cottage High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester, England, NN12 7NR. HEADGUARD C.I.C. is not a registered charity.
A separate Charitable Incorporated Organisation named HEADGUARD is being established. It is not currently registered and has not undertaken activities as a CIO.
Boxology® Academy and Boxology® Online are commercial boxing-education brands operated by Boxology Limited, company number 10523458. Boxology Limited is legally and financially separate from HEADGUARD C.I.C. and from any separate HEADGUARD CIO that may be registered.
Boxology Academy Limited, company number 10803282, was dissolved on 25 June 2019 and has no current activity, assets, control or role. Current use of the name “Boxology Academy” refers to a trading brand operated by Boxology Limited and not to the dissolved company.
HEADGUARD C.I.C., Boxology Limited and any future registered HEADGUARD CIO maintain, or will maintain, separate governance, finances, bank accounts, contracts, records and decision-making. Any shared branding, educational materials, equipment, websites, data or other resources will be governed by appropriate written arrangements.
Each donation, purchase, course, event and project will identify the legal organisation responsible for it. Unless a page expressly states otherwise, donations and payments made through this website are received by HEADGUARD C.I.C.
DONATIONS, PURCHASES AND PAYMENTS
Donations made through this website are received by HEADGUARD C.I.C., company number 16212678. They are not received by the proposed HEADGUARD CIO.
HEADGUARD C.I.C. is not a registered charity and cannot claim Gift Aid. Donors should not make a Gift Aid declaration in relation to payments made to HEADGUARD C.I.C.
Products, merchandise and event tickets purchased through this website are supplied or sold by HEADGUARD C.I.C. Purchases are commercial transactions and are not charitable donations.
Where a product, event or campaign raises funds for a particular project, the relevant page will explain how the proceeds will be used and identify the legal organisation responsible.
Enquiries concerning an incorrect, duplicated or unauthorised payment should be sent to contact@headguard.info.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
HeadGuard is committed to creating safe, supportive, trauma-informed, and inclusive environments for all participants.
We recognise safeguarding as a core organisational responsibility and are committed to protecting:
children and young people
vulnerable adults
women affected by trauma and abuse
displaced and disadvantaged communities
and all individuals participating in our activities.
Our programmes are designed around:
trauma-informed practice
non-contact delivery
emotional safety
participant wellbeing
respect and dignity
and supportive community environments.
HeadGuard does not promote violence, aggression, intimidation, or unsafe practice.
We are committed to:
maintaining safeguarding awareness
promoting safe delivery environments
responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
maintaining appropriate boundaries
and continuously strengthening safeguarding practice as the organisation grows.
Where someone is in immediate danger or urgent medical assistance is required, contact the emergency services first. The safeguarding email address should not be used instead of obtaining urgent assistance.
For safeguarding enquiries, please contact:
Email:contact@headguard.info
PRIVACY NOTICE
HeadGuard respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information responsibly and securely.
HEADGUARD C.I.C., company number 16212678, is the data controller for personal information it collects directly through this website, including information submitted through contact, donation, store, event, supporter and project-enquiry forms.
We may collect limited personal information for purposes connected to:
programme delivery
safeguarding
volunteer coordination
events and fundraising
partnerships
and organisational communication.
We aim to:
store information securely
protect confidentiality
respect participant dignity
and handle information responsibly and ethically.
We do not sell personal information.
Where photography, filming, or documentary work takes place, we aim to obtain appropriate consent and ensure that all storytelling and media activity is conducted respectfully and responsibly.
Payment processors, website providers and other service providers may process information when providing their services. Boxology Limited is a separate legal organisation and does not automatically receive or control information collected by HEADGUARD C.I.C.
For full details of how HEADGUARD C.I.C. collects, uses, stores and protects personal information, please read our PRIVACY NOTICE.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
HeadGuard is committed to creating environments where everyone feels:
safe
respected
valued
included
and supported.
We believe wellbeing, movement, community, and opportunity should be accessible to all regardless of:
age
gender
race
disability
religion
sexuality
background
social circumstance
or lived experience.
Our work is rooted in:
dignity
respect
inclusion
empowerment
and trauma-informed practice.
HeadGuard does not tolerate:
discrimination
bullying
harassment
intimidation
or abusive behaviour in any form.
We aim to create safe and supportive spaces built around empathy, belonging, confidence, and human connection.
COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS
HEADGUARD C.I.C. welcomes feedback and takes concerns about its activities, events, fundraising, purchases, conduct, safeguarding, accessibility, use of personal information and public communications seriously.
Complaints and concerns should be sent to:
Email: contact@headguard.info
Please provide sufficient information for the matter to be understood and reviewed. Safeguarding concerns and situations involving immediate danger may require referral to the police, emergency services, local-authority safeguarding services or another appropriate body.
For information about how complaints are submitted, reviewed and responded to, please read our COMPLAINTS POLICY AND PROCEDURE.
TERMS OF WEBSITE USE
The information on this website is provided for general information and awareness purposes only.
Unless otherwise stated, content on this website is owned by, licensed to or used with permission by HEADGUARD C.I.C. or the relevant rights holder.
The HEADGUARD name, branding, films, photographs, educational materials and other intellectual property may be owned outside HEADGUARD C.I.C. Their appearance on this website does not transfer ownership to the CIC or to the proposed HEADGUARD CIO.
Boxology materials and branding are owned or controlled separately from HEADGUARD C.I.C. and are used only with appropriate permission.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, altered, distributed or commercially exploited without permission from the relevant rights holder, except where permitted by law.For enquiries, please contact:
Email:contact@headguard.info
COOKIE NOTICE
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to operate. Other cookies may be used for analytics, embedded content, payment functions or to understand how visitors use the website.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where permitted by law. Non-essential cookies will only be used after the visitor has made an appropriate choice through the website’s cookie controls.
Visitors must be able to:
accept non-essential cookies;
reject non-essential cookies; and
manage their cookie preferences.
Cookie choices may be changed using the website’s cookie settings. For further information about the cookies used on this website and how to manage your preferences, please read our COOKIE NOTICE.
Page owner: HEADGUARD C.I.C.
Version: 1.0
Effective date: 26 July 2026
Next review: 26 July 2027, or sooner following a material legal, organisational, website or policy change.
BOXOLOGY POLICIES
Boxology® Academy and Boxology® Online are operated by Boxology Limited, company number 10523458, a separate commercial organisation.
Boxology course terms, customer policies, privacy information and commercial website policies do not form part of the HEADGUARD C.I.C. policies.