Tynedale Archery Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all members, visitors, children, young people, adults and adults at risk.
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harassment, aggression, neglect, bullying or threats, whether these occur in person, by telephone, in writing or online.
Need to report a concern?
If you have a welfare or safeguarding concern, please contact one of our Club Safeguarding Officers. All concerns will be taken seriously and handled in line with Club, regional and national safeguarding procedures.
Safeguarding Officers:
Denise Jordon
0755 1202 225
djordon@hotmail.co.uk
Peter Louth
0748 7700 565
peter.louth@gmail.com
Club Chairman:
John Hope
0788 7364 433
john.tynedalearchers@gmail.com
If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent help, please contact the emergency services.
Our safeguarding commitment
Tynedale Archery Club will always respond to welfare and safeguarding concerns by following the appropriate Club, regional and national procedures. Where necessary, concerns may also be referred to statutory organisations such as the police, local authority safeguarding services, the NSPCC, DNAA or Archery GB.
Our safeguarding policies explain how we aim to protect children, young people, adults at risk, club members, committee members, officers, coaches, volunteers and visitors.
Download our policies
Please read the documents below for full details of our safeguarding approach, reporting procedures and relevant forms.
Safeguarding Policy Document
Covers safeguarding for children, young people and adults at risk, including codes of practice, responsibilities, signs of abuse, reporting procedures and safeguarding forms.
Welfare and Adult Safeguarding Policy
Covers welfare and safeguarding for adults and adults at risk, including the Club’s commitment to safety, protection, inclusion and responding to concerns.
Confidentiality
Safeguarding information must be treated carefully and shared only with those who need to know in order to protect the person concerned. Concerns should not be discussed more widely within the Club.