Thameswey Canoe Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well-being of its members.

The Club will follow the guidance of the Paddle UK Safeguarding Children Policy and Safeguarding Adults Policy in the event of any concerns or allegations.

All our coaches are DBS checked and undertake safeguarding training.

We ask all our members to be proactive and everyone within the club is responsible for supporting the Club Welfare Officer and Committee in keeping everyone safe.

The Club Welfare Officer is Jess Delicata and she can be contacted at welfare@thamesweycanoeclub.com

If immediate confidential advice is required, then contact (24hr helplines):

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk

Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, then contact the police and/or your local multiagency safeguarding team.

Last Review: 04/12/2024

Previous Reviews: 14/09/2023, 16/09/2022, 15/09/2024

Next Review Due: 15/09/2025