Hertfordshire Wheelers' Safeguarding Policy

  • The Club accepts that it has a duty of care to protect vulnerable adults, to safeguard their welfare, irrespective of age, gender, racial origin, religious belief, sexual identity or disability, while involved in club activities. [Note that, currently, the club only admits adult members (aged 18 or over).]
  • The Club will take all reasonable and practical steps to protect such members from harm and discrimination and will respond appropriately to all reported suspicions and allegations.
  • The Club recognises that the key to good practice is having an awareness of the principles required to promote a safe environment for all.
  • The Club will be guided by British Cycling's policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. It is the responsibility of the Club's Management Committee’s to ensure suitable procedures exist to meet this policy.
  • The Club will appoint a Club Welfare Officer to oversee these procedures. In her/his absence the Club Chairman or other nominated Committee member will fulfil this role.
  • Safeguarding is a responsibility for every member. It is not your responsibility to investigate an allegation or decide whether
    someone is being abused but it is your responsibility to report the concern and pass on information to the appropriate person. This might be:
  • See the British Cycling Reporting a concern document for further advice

The relevant British Cycling documents are: