Safeguarding

In UK law, someone is a child until they are 18 years old. It is essential that the services and activities your group offers are as safe as they can be, and to ensure this, there is a need to have safeguards in place. 

Having safeguards in place will help your group protect children, young people and adults from harm and abuse as well as help staff and volunteers know what to do if they are worried or concerned about a child or adult. 

Also be watchful and look out for friends, families and neighbours, and if you see any signs at all that make you think that they may be experiencing any type of abuse or neglect, please report your concerns.

To report a child at risk

• · Call 01492 575111 during office hours
• · Call 0300 123 3079 at any other time
• · Complete a referral form and return to duty@conwy.gov.uk

To report an adult at risk:

• · Call 0300 456 1111 during office hours
• · Call 0300 123 3079 at any other time

· Complete a referral form and return to wellbeing@conwy.gov.uk

Safeguarding Policy

All organisations that work with children (anyone not yet 18 years old) and adults at risk should put in place a safeguarding policy stating how they intend to keep those people safe.

Please see below a link to CVSC’s own Safeguarding Policy which promotes this collective responsibility to keep everyone safe.

Charity Commission 5-minute guide “Safeguarding for charities and trustees”

This brief and accessible guide highlights your responsibilities to keep everyone who comes into contact with your charity safe from harm: this includes volunteers, staff and beneficiaries.

See the video here - Safeguarding for charities and trustees - YouTube