Finance

Accounting Policy for Research Project Overheads and Surplus - This policy specifically covers the treatment of overheads once awarded, on research projects only.

Anti-Bribery Policy - The Anti-Bribery Policy is in place to set out the University’s responsibilities with
respect to observing and maintaining its commitment to anti-bribery.

Anti-Money Laundering Policy - The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy is in place to set out the University’s responsibilities to observing and maintaining its commitment to AML.

Cash and Liquidity Management Policy - The Cash and Liquidity Management Policy covers the University's cash and cash equivalents, access to cash through Bank Ovedrdrafts or Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs), and the convertibility of assets into cash to meet operating and financial needs of the University. It also sets the minimum liquidity target for the University.

Charging and Payment of Student Fees Policy - Charging and Payment of Student Fees Policy

Costing and Pricing Policy - Costing and pricing for research academic-led projects

Ethical Investments Code of Practice - Code of Practice on the ethical investment of University funds.

External Auditors for Non-Assurance Services Policy - The University may require services in addition to those associated with the audit and assurance of the University’s financial statements that the external auditors are suitably qualified to provide.

Fraud Response Procedure - Guidance in the event that members of the University suspect fraud or financial irregularity to be occurring. The Procedure will apply to all Keele University staff and any person acting on behalf of the University, which could include agents and third party representatives.

Fundraising Code of Practice - Code of Practice for Fundraising

Gifts and Hospitality Policy - The University's policy on the acceptance of corporate hospitality

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement - Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Procurement Procedure - Procurement Procedure

Travel Procedure - Procedures for the Reimbursement of Travel Subsistence and other Allowances.

Responsible Procurement Strategy - This Responsible Procurement Strategy has been developed to ensure that all staff involved in the procurement of goods and services within the University routinely consider how we can enhance and protect the shared environment that we all work in, contribute to the health and well-being of society and build a sustainable economy through our procurement decisions.

Risk Management Policy - The Policy explains the University's underlying approach to risk management and documents the roles and responsibilities of Council and its sub-committees, the senior management team and other key parties.

Tax Policy - To comply with national and international tax obligations and to optimise the availability of charitable funds.

Treasury and Investment Management Policy and Procedure - This document sets out the policy for the University and its subsidiary companies concerning raising capital finance and investment of surplus funds. It also deals with internal movements of surplus funds between accounts established by the University, and loans relating to joint ventures, spin-outs and other companies with which the University is associated

Use of the University Seal Procedure - Where the University is to be a party in a deed, English law requires the University seal to be affixed to certain deeds and executed, signed and seal affixed, on behalf of the University (attested). This procedure outlines how and when and when not the University seal should be used.

Whistleblowing Policy - Whistleblowing Policy for staff and students of the University.

Whistleblowing Procedure - This Whistleblowing Procedure outlines the University’s process for handling allegations by all members of the University.