CGL Project Lead North, Safeguarding Officer
We take the welfare of children, young people and adults very seriously.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Adults
We promote the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults engaged in sporting activities locally. We aim to contribute to safeguarding children, young people and adults by:
- Meeting the requirements of the Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport (NSPCC Sport and the Safeguarding of Adults under the Care Act 2014
- Implementing and demonstrating best safeguarding practice when staff, volunteers or others are providing services, activities and programmes for children, young people and adults
- Requiring those individuals or organisations that are funded or commissioned to provide any services for children, young people and adults to effectively address safeguarding requirements
- Maximising its influence to promote safeguarding practice and principles within its wider partnership roles and relationships
- To minimise the possibility of abuse to those people at risk in sporting environments, we are committed to working in partnership with all agencies to ensure that information and training opportunities are available for coaches, staff and volunteers to guide them in best practice when working with all children, young people and adults.
How to Report a Concern
If you think a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, you should call the emergency services on 999.
If there is a safeguarding concern at an Active Lancashire event, or an incident involving a member of the Active Lancashire team, you can contact our safeguarding team at safeguarding@activelancashire.org.uk
Concerns involving clubs and groups
If your concern relates to a sports club or group, please contact your Club Safeguarding/Welfare Officer. You could also reach out to your National Governing Body if your club is affiliated. The contact information for this role, along with the club’s policies and processes, should be available on the club website or noticeboard.
Further guidance and support
If you need further guidance or support you can also contact one of the organisations below for advice.
NSPCC Sport
NSPCC Sport works in partnership with organisations such as Sport England, NGBs and Active Partnerships to promote safe sporting environments and practices for children and young people.
Ann Craft Trust
The Ann Craft Trust is a national charity that exists to minimise the risk of abuse of adults. Through pioneering training, practice reviews and contributing to world-leading research, we support organisations to safeguard adults and minimise the risk of harm.
Lancashire Safeguarding Partnership
The Lancashire Safeguarding Partnership (LSP) is the multi‑agency body responsible for safeguarding children and adults across Lancashire, bringing together Lancashire County Council, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB, and Lancashire Constabulary to coordinate protection, early help, and safeguarding practice.
MASH Team
The Lancashire MASH (Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub) team is the county’s single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, bringing together children’s social care, adult safeguarding, police, health, education, probation, and other partners to triage and assess risk.
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0300 123 6720 0300 123 6722 out of hours
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MASH Website
LADO
Lancashire’s LADO is the Local Authority Designated Officer responsible for managing allegations against people who work with children.
NGB
National Governing Bodies (NGBs) are independent organisations that govern, develop, regulate, and promote specific sports within a country, such as Archery GB for archery or UK Athletics for athletics in the UK.
You can find contact details for your National Governing Body on their website.
For a full list of NGBs, you can visit the Sport England website.
Safeguarding Team at Active Lancashire
Please email us at safeguarding@activelancashire.org.uk if you have any safeguarding concerns.
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Training and Safeguarding Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead
Nathan Moulds
County Sport Welfare Officer, Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Gwen Hughes
Relationship Manager (Central Lancashire), Safeguarding Officer
Michelle Grimes
HR & Finance Support Officer, Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Donna Rilet
Sport Welfare Officers
Our Sport Welfare Officers are here to support clubs with their welfare roles and responsibilities, providing local guidance, support and opportunities to help you in your role.
Contact Gwen or Andy on welfare@activelancashire.org.uk or call 07465 759911.
Useful Resources and Advice
There is plenty of help and guidance available
SG Essentials NSPCC
SG Essentials NSPCC
Click HereSafeguarding Support Toolkit NSPCC
Safeguarding Support Toolkit NSPCC
Click HereGuide and Tools NSPCC
Guide and Tools NSPCC
Click HerePolicies NSPCC
Policies NSPCC
Click HereInvolving CYP NSPCC
Involving CYP NSPCC
Click HereBullying NSPCC
Bullying NSPCC
Click HereAdults in Sport ACT
Adults in Sport ACT
Click HereSafer Cultures ACT
Safer Cultures ACT
Click HereDBS ACT
DBS ACT
Click HereTrauma Informed Approach Gov
Trauma Informed Approach Gov
Click HereHealth and Safety Buddle
Health and Safety Buddle
Click HereACES NWG
ACES NWG
Click Here7 Minute Briefings
Here are some useful 7 Minute Briefings. You can find more from the Lancashire Safeguarding Partnership.Â
Useful Contacts
Activity Alliance
The national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity
Ann Craft Trust
Supporting organisations to safeguard adults and young people at risk and minimise the risk of harm.
Anti Bullying Alliance
Working together to stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn
Buddle
Free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity – and the professionals who work with them.
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issues they’re going through.
Disclosure and Barring Service
The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.
03000 200 190
Deafway
Deafway is a UK charity based in Preston, Lancashire. We provide specialist residential care, community support, BSL and Deaf Awareness training, and Deaf cultural projects — all rooted in respect for sign language, Deaf identity, and Deaf culture.
01772 796461
Galloways
Working together to inform, educate and prevent child exploitation and abuse throughout the UK.
01332 585371
Hub of Hope
Chasing the Stigma (CTS) has launched the Hub of Hope - a national mental health database, bringing help and support together in one place, with a focus on grassroots organisations.
Kick It Out
‘Driven forward by our love of sport, we’re here to fight discrimination. We’re here to make sure football is a game for everyone – and that means putting equality and inclusion up front’
Kooth
Access support from other young people and professionals, all at your own pace.
Lancashire Mind
Lancashire Mind is an independent mental health charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Lancashire.
01257 231 660
Lancashire LGBT
‘Our mission is to support LGBTQ+ people to be happier, healthier and better connected’
Learning Zone
We are committed to providing high quality training and development for individuals and organisations, helping them to create a brighter and healthier future within a local community and workforce.
MASH
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub was set up as a single point of access in Lancashire for all safeguarding concerns.
0300 123 6720 (Out of hours: 0300 123 6722)
Mencap Sport
Increasing the opportunities people with a learning disability have to take part in sport and physical activities.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children NSPCC
The UK’s leading children’s charity. Looking out for children and working to stop child abuse and neglect.
NSPCC Sport
Safeguarding children in sport and physical activity.
NWG Network
Working together to inform, educate and prevent child exploitation and abuse throughout the UK.
01332 585371
Play Their Way
Led by the Children’s Coaching Collaborative, Play Their Way aims to kick-start a movement of child-first coaches, organisations and people changing the game from the ground up.
info@playtheirway.org
Sporting Equals
Promoting ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity
UK Coaching
UK Coaching inspires the nation’s coaches to deliver great coaching through best practice, training, research and industry standards across sports, communities and national governing bodies.
