About Safeguarding
At CIMSPA, the safety and wellbeing of all individuals participating in sport and physical activity are paramount.
Safeguarding ensures that every participant, whether a child, young person or adult, is protected from harm and provided with a safe, inclusive environment. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to fostering an environment within the sector where everyone can thrive.
Our Adults Safeguarding Policy and Children and Young People Safeguarding Policy offer guidance to help safeguard from any risk and provide the best support available. The policies are based on guidance from the Ann Craft Trust and Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU).
By prioritising safeguarding, we aim to create a welcoming environment where all participants can enjoy the benefits of sports and physical activity, free from harm, neglect or abuse.
Together, we can ensure that sport and physical activity remains a positive, safe experience for all.
Who can CIMSPA respond to concerns about?
CIMSPA can respond to concerns about any of its staff, trustees, CIMSPA members or CIMSPA partners.
Reporting a concern
It is everyone’s responsibility to report safeguarding concerns.
If someone is in immediate danger or needs medical attention, or a serious crime is in progress or has been committed, dial 999.
If you have any safeguarding concerns regarding any of CIMSPA’s People (which includes employees, Board trustees, sub-committee members etc.), CIMSPA members or CIMSPA partners, please report your concerns using our online form.
You may find it useful to refer to the procedure documents, which explain how to deal with a concern in safeguarding adults or safeguarding children and young people.
Where else can I go for support?
For concerns which are not regarding any of CIMSPA’s People, CIMSPA members or CIMSPA partners, or if you want to speak to another organisation:
- If you are a child or young person contact Childline on 0800 1111 (free and confidential) or go to https://www.childline.org.uk
- If you are an adult concerned about a child contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, email help@NSPCC.org.uk or go to https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
- To report a concern about a child, young person or adult contact the relevant Local Authority’s adult or childrens’ safeguarding department. This is normally the county or city council where the person you are concerned about lives and their contact details will be available online.
- For general safeguarding in sport advice regarding children and young people go to the Child Protection in Sport Unit’s website: https://thecpsu.org.uk/
- For general safeguarding in sport advice regarding adults go to the Ann Craft Trust website: https://www.anncrafttrust.org/safeguarding-adults-sport-activity/
- To find details of the safeguarding contact for the relevant sport’s governing body go to Deal with a sport safeguarding concern | CPSU
- If the concern is linked to a club or activity contact their Safeguarding or Welfare Officer
Safeguarding Policies
