Safeguarding Contacts

England

• British Canoeing Safeguarding Lead
  For anyone wishing to report a Safeguarding incident or concern.
  Nancy Squires Tel: 0115 8968842* 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 Lead Safeguarding Officer- England
  For general enquires and guidance about Safeguarding policies, documents and processes. Email: [email protected]

• Online Disclosures helpline
  For help and advice with the DBS online application system. Tel: 0845 251 5000 Email: [email protected]

• For DBS eligibility and Post Office application enquires
  James Unsworth - Tel: 0115 8968832 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.)

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Scottish Canoe Association Lead Safeguarding Officer

Andy Murray Tel: 07900 887007 Email: [email protected]

Canoe Association of Northern Ireland Lead Safeguarding Officer

Mary Doyle Tel: 07793 204593 Email: [email protected]

Canoe Wales Lead Safeguarding Officer

Cath Sykes Tel: 07908 683984 Email: [email protected]

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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.