Safeguarding Contacts
Below you will find the information you need in relation to Safeguarding contacts.
England
- British Canoeing Safeguarding Lead
For anyone wishing to report a Safeguarding incident or concern.
Tel: 0115 8655354* Email: [email protected]
(Call emergency services, 999 or 112, if someone needs immediate medical attention or is at risk of immediate harm or danger)
- British Canoeing Safeguarding Officer and Safeguarding Manager - England
For general enquires and guidance about Safeguarding policies, documents and processes.
Safeguarding Office: Aneela Mushtaq - Email: [email protected]
Safeguarding Manager (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead): Adam Leathwood - Tel: 0115 8968853 Email: [email protected]
- Online Disclosures helpline
For help and advice with the DBS online application system. Tel: 0115 9694600 Email: [email protected]
- For DBS eligibility and Post Office application enquires
Phillippa Dudley - Tel: 0115 6660199 Email: [email protected]
- Safeguarding for Performance and Talent
For general enquiries, advice, or concerns relating to our Olympic or Paralympic disciplines.
Tel: 0115 8655354* Email: [email protected]
*(If calling out of office hours, leave a message and your call will be responded to as soon as possible the next working day.)
Scottish Canoe Association Lead Safeguarding Officer
Andy Murray Tel: 07900 887007 Email: [email protected]
Canoe Association of Northern Ireland Lead Safeguarding Officer
Lyn Sherriff Email: [email protected]
Canoe Wales Lead Safeguarding Officer
Kerry Skidmore Tel: 07908 683984 Email: [email protected]
Other helpful organisations that can offer support and advice relating to safeguarding issues:
- NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5000
- CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111
- Anti-Bullying Alliance
- Thinkuknow - Information about Online Safety
- Activity Alliance - the national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity
- Stonewall- a charity supporting lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere
- Sporting Equals - the national charity promoting ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity.