WELFARE
Club Welfare
Club Welfare Officers are crucial in upholding British Cycling’s high standards for the safety and well-being of vulnerable groups involved in cycling. They provide peace of mind for participants, their families, and Cycling Clubs by ensuring that everyone working with young people and vulnerable adults is appropriately vetted.
Their primary role is to promote safeguarding within the Club, collaborating with others to create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
British Cycling Complience
Our Club Welfare Officer has completed the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children program, and all our volunteers are fully DBS checked through British Cycling.
If you're interested in volunteering with the Club, please email welfare@merseysidebmxclub.uk for more information on how to get involved.
GET HELP
​British Cycling takes all allegations of safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. It is everyone’s responsibility to report any concerns they may have.
If you or someone you know is being abused and is in immediate danger, please contact:
Police: 999
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
If the abuse is not immediate but still a concern, please complete one of the forms below and email it to: compliance@britishcycling.org.uk with the subject line “Safeguarding Concerns.”
Form for Reporting a Concern Involving a Child
Reporting Form for a Child
Alternatively, you can speak to your Club Welfare Officer, who can refer the case to British Cycling if necessary.
For more information on reporting procedures, please consult the British Cycling Policy on the Safeguarding Homepage or visit www.nspcc.org.uk.
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​A Young Person’s Guide to Safeguarding and Wellbeing
It’s important that you can talk to someone if you are worried or upset. This may be your parent/carer, a teacher or your Club Welfare Officer. If there isn’t someone you feel that you can talk to, you can call Childline 0800 1111 or contact them via www.childline.org.uk
There are some fantastic resources available online that provide further support and guidance. Here are just a few:
Young Minds - click here to access their mental health resources
Beat eating disorders - click here to access their downloadable resources
Shout - click here for tips on anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
UK Safer Internet Centre - click here for more information on how to enjoy your time online whilst staying safe
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Separate information, policies, contacts and advice on wellbeing and protection for people in Scotland can be found here:
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