Promoting the welfare and wellbeing of our club members is essential for creating a positive and supportive environment. We as a club take this responsibility seriously and offer and promote the following:
Mental Wellbeing:
- Highlighting the benefits of positive wellbeing for our runners.
- Try to create and maintain a culture that encourages runners health and wellbeing.
Physical Wellbeing:
- Encourage physical health by promoting running activities across the club, supported by Plod Nights and monthly track sessions.
Welfare Officers:
- We have specific be friendly and approachable Plums who are responsible for our members welfare.
- Ensure their visibility and availability for members, who maintain confidentiality when listening or addressing any concerns.
Creating a Safe Environment:
- Our Club aims to create an environment where members feel safe and free from harassment, bullying, and abuse.
- We would look to address issues related to safeguarding, anti-bullying, equality, and disciplinary matters.
- Follow the England Athletic established Codes of Conduct and procedures for handling welfare concerns or grievances.
Our Club Welfare Officers are Suzanne Price, Ann Hewlett, Elaine Shelley and Stephen Morris
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the welfare of all those who participate in athletics
You should feel safe whilst running with us. If there is any issue which causes you concern or makes you feel uncomfortable then please contact Suzanne Price
Welfare guidelines are set out by England Athletics to ensure statutory responsibilities of safeguarding are met.
https://www.englandathletics.org/resources/view/uk-athletics-hcaf-adult-safeguarding-policy/
https://www.englandathletics.org/resources/view/uk-athletics-hcaf-adult-safeguarding-procedures
https://www.englandathletics.org/resources/view/uka-hcaf-safeguarding-regulations