The following guidelines govern the activities and communication of NextGenLeaders teams, as well as teaching and support staff, when representing themselves as official members of the Enactus network and operating under the Enactus/NextGenLeaders trademark.

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Teams

Once new schools are enrolled in the programme, there are intentionally very few rules regarding how these teams should be organised and structured. This flexibility allows each school to form its team in a way that best fits the institution's needs.

This same flexibility applies to each team’s programme and outreach efforts. The only requirement that NextGenLeaders places on a team’s project is that it must meet the judging criteria. Other aspects of the project are left to the discretion of the team. These aspects include, but are not limited to:

• The number of team members involved

• The use of experts

• The type of beneficiaries

• Media outreach

The programme managers are available to meet with teams individually and can provide personalised support as teams organise and develop their projects.

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Teachers and Support Staff

To be part of the NextGenLeaders programme, each team must have a designated member of staff to oversee sessions, events, and project activities. Teachers and support staff must be employed by the institution they represent. There are no restrictions on the job role held by the staff lead at the school, and there is no limit to the number of staff involved in supporting the project.

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Changemakers

Any young person under the age of 19 who is officially enrolled at the school or college is eligible to participate in NextGenLeaders. Changemakers are expected to meet once a week and work independently to drive their projects, with supervision and advice from their designated staff member.

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Code of Conduct

Enactus expects all NextGenLeaders participants to treat everyone with dignity and respect, valuing individual differences. Abusive, harassing, or offensive conduct—whether verbal, physical, or visual—is unacceptable. This includes physical or verbal abuse, negative comments about other NextGenLeaders members, foul language, demeaning behaviour, and derogatory remarks related to race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. Participants must not engage in conduct likely to harm others.

All participants must demonstrate honesty and integrity in their statements and actions, adhering to the ideals of honesty, fairness, and “doing the right thing.” When addressing the media or making public statements, participants should act with respect and dignity and avoid demeaning the organisation or other NextGenLeaders members. If participants wish to speak as private individuals, they must clearly indicate their intention.

Participants should use the NextGenLeaders logo only in accordance with the Trademark Guidelines and appropriately for the organisation's purpose. Each individual is responsible for maintaining high ethical standards in all dealings, both within and outside NextGenLeaders.

We aim to uphold a good reputation by pursuing excellence in all we do. Your actions as a NextGenLeaders participant reflect the NextGenLeaders programme. Any member who believes another has violated this code should report it in writing to the Programme Manager and the CEO; complaints not filed in this manner will be disregarded.

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Bribery and Corruption

We do not, and will not, pay bribes or offer improper inducements to anyone for any purpose, nor do we accept bribes or improper inducements. Using a third party as a conduit to channel bribes to others is a criminal offence. We do not, and will not, engage indirectly in or otherwise encourage bribery.

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Gifts and Hospitality

Staff must not accept any gifts or hospitality that might, or might reasonably appear to, compromise their personal judgement or integrity, or place them under an improper obligation. Members and staff must never canvass for or seek gifts and hospitality.

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Conflicts of Interest

All trustees, officers, agents, and employees of the company must disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest that they discover or that have been brought to their attention in connection with the company’s activities.

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Liability Disclaimer

By participating in the NextGenLeaders programme or events, participating schools, teachers, support staff, and team participants acknowledge that Enactus is not responsible for team projects, activities, or events. Enactus shall not be liable for any injury or loss of property incurred while travelling to or during an event. Participating schools, teachers, support staff, and team participants agree to release, fully discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Enactus, its affiliates, officers, directors, and representatives from any and all liabilities, losses, claims, judgments, damages (whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, or special), expenses, and costs (including reasonable fees and expenses for legal counsel) that they may suffer or incur as a result of participating in any way in the NextGenLeaders programme or at an event hosted by Enactus UK. This disclaimer remains in effect even if Enactus UK offers full reimbursement or subsidies for travel and accommodation.