On 9 December 2025, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to highlight the global impact of corruption and the collective responsibility to eliminate it. The 2025 campaign reinforces a clear message: integrity is not optional, it is the foundation of trust, accountability, and good governance. For regulated sectors across the UK, including health and social care, education, public services, procurement, and the charitable sector, Anti-Corruption Day 2025 underscores the need for transparent systems, ethical leadership, and robust reporting mechanisms. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how organisations can strengthen anti-corruption culture through risk management, conflict-of-interest controls, whistleblowing pathways, and digital governance tools like ComplyPlus™, ensuring compliance is not just declared but demonstrated.