Useful Contacts
If you have concerns, about yourself or about a young person, it is important that you pass these on and report them to the relevant authorities. There also a number of organisations that can give you advice and guidance if you are unsure what to do and who to speak to.
The table below list useful contacts;
| EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS | |||
| Club Welfare Officer | First point of contact for any concerns at club level | Contact your club | |
| BWSW Lead Welfare Officer | For advice or to report any safeguarding concerns in the sport |
07919 131671 |
www.bwsw.org.uk/safeguarding |
|
Police |
In an emergency or if a child is in danger | In an emergency - 999 / If not - 101 | |
| NSPCC | Free helpline for adults | 0808 800 5000 | www.nspcc.org.uk |
| STATUTORY AGENCIES | |||
| Local Safeguarding Children's Board | Coordinate & quality assure the safeguarding of children's activities | Contact your local council | |
| Local Authority Designated Officer | Manages allegations against people who work with children | Contact your local council | |
| ADVICE FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE | |||
| Childline | Free helpline for children and young people |
0800 11 11 |
www.childline.org.uk |
| Kidscape | Support for children and young people on bullying | 020 7730 3300 | www.kidscape.org.uk |
| ORGANISATIONS FOR SUPPORT / HELP / ADVICE | |||
| Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) | Sport specific advice on safeguarding young people in sport | 01163 665590 / cpsu@nspcc.org.uk | www.thecpsu.org.uk |
| The Safe Network | Information & advice for the voluntary & community sector | 0845 608 5404 / enquiries@safenetwork.org.uk | www.safenetwork.org.uk |
| Think You Know | Guide to internet safety and safe surfing | 0870 000 3344 | www.thinkyouknow.co.uk |
| Respect Me | Anti-bullying service in Scotland | 0844 800 8600 / enquire@respectme.org.uk | www.respectme.org.uk |
