Privacy Policy

Who We Are

SAHM Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, working to support vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, and social welfare projects. This policy explains how SAHM Trust collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We act as a data controller when handling your information.

How We Collect and Use Personal Data

We collect personal data when you contact us by phone, email, post, through our website, or when you donate—either directly or via fundraising platforms.

We use your data to:

  • Keep a record of your donations and send receipts

  • Claim Gift Aid (if applicable)

  • Process direct debits and other payment methods

  • Send updates about our work, events, and appeals (with your consent)

If you are a volunteer, trustee, or applicant for such a role, we may also collect and use your data to:

  • Process your application and perform background checks

  • Reimburse expenses

  • Stay in touch regarding your work with us

We may check publicly available sources (e.g. news sites, Companies House, Charity Commission, Facebook, LinkedIn) to verify information as part of our safeguarding and compliance duties.

If you’ve given us consent, we may also contact you with information about our projects, fundraising, and how you can support us further.

If you’re sharing someone else’s data with us (e.g. from an organisation), please ensure you have their permission.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Ask what personal data we hold about you

  • Request a copy or transfer of your personal data to another organisation

  • Correct or update inaccurate data

  • Ask us to delete your data

  • Change how we contact you or stop receiving updates altogether

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary. For example, we keep Gift Aid-related records for at least 7 years to comply with HMRC rules.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Payment providers to process donations

  • Marketing service providers (only with your consent)

  • HMRC or legal bodies when required by law

We do not sell or share your data for third-party marketing. We ensure all third parties keep your data secure and delete it when no longer needed.

Data Security

We use strong security measures—such as password protection and limited access—to keep your personal data safe.

Cookies

We do not use cookies on our website.

Policy Updates

We review this policy regularly. The latest update was made on 1 January 2021. Updates will be posted on our website.

Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about your data, contact us at: [email protected]