NEWBURY ANGLING ASSOCIATION

Safeguarding of Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy

Note: The terms ‘child’, ‘children’ and ‘young person’ describe any person under the age of 18.

OUR STATEMENT

Our association acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, plus vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and recommendations of NSPCC and the Angling Trust.

The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children & vulnerable adults are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children and vulnerable adults:

• Have a positive and enjoyable experience at Newbury Angling Association (NAA) venues in a safe environment
• Are protected from abuse whilst participating in angling on NAA venues or outside of the activity/ venues.

We acknowledge that some children, including deaf and disabled children or those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.

The aim of this policy is to promote good practice by ensuring that all association members:

• Are fully aware of their responsibilities about child protection.
• Safeguard and promote the interests and wellbeing of young people with whom they are working.
• Respond appropriately to concerns.
• Take all reasonable and practical steps to protect young people from harm, discrimination, or degrading treatment.
• Respect and promote young peoples’ rights, wishes and feelings.
• Make informed and confident responses to child protection issues.

This Safeguarding Policy will:

• Offer safeguards to young people, vulnerable adults, coaches, staff, and volunteers.
• Help to maintain high standards of professionalism and practice at all levels of the sport.

Our Policy (what we’ll do)

We will:

Ö  Value, listen to and respect young people & vulnerable adults.

Ö  Adopt the Angling Trust’s safeguarding best practices through policies, procedures, and codes of conduct for all members and volunteers.

Ö  Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding by appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns involving young people confidently and competently.

Ö  Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of an incident or concern and provide support for the individual or individuals involved.

Ö  Ensure confidential, detailed, and accurate records are maintained and securely stored.

Ö  Prevent the employment or deployment of unsuitable persons by ensuring all necessary checks are robustly carried out.

Ö  Ensure young people and parents have easy to understand up to date information so that they can know where to go for help or support.

Ö  Review and adapt policies and procedures as required.

Ö  The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in Newbury Angling Association activities, failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay may ultimately result in exclusion from the association.

Further supporting policies, procedures and guidance can be found at www.anglingtrust.net/safeguarding/policies

Monitoring

This policy will be reviewed every three years, or in the following circumstances:

• Changes in legislation or Government or Angling Trust guidance
• Because of any other significant change or event

This policy was last reviewed on 10^th January 2026

Signed  David Marshall  (Safeguarding Trustee)

 

Contact Details

	Name	Telephone No.	e-mail Address
Lead Safeguarding / Welfare Officer	Andrew Moore	07789603493	andymoore3@btinternet.com
Deputy Safeguarding / Welfare Officer	Kerry Futcher	07531222910	ca.cottage@outlook.com
Safeguarding Trustee	David Marshall	01635 43394	davidmarshall.naa@hotmail.co.uk

 

In a safeguarding emergency where someone is at the immediate risk of harm, call 999