Safeguarding

We have strong safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures

As an independent charity working to transform the lives of young people who may be vulnerable and in need:

• we offer activities, clubs, mentoring and coaching for young people

• we provide support and respite for disabled children and young carers

• we prevent loneliness and isolation amongst people with disabilities

• we house young people and care leavers with nowhere else to go

Safeguarding Aims and Principles

The welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take

Our safeguarding policy aims

• to protect from harm all children, young people and adults at risk who use our services

• to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children, young people and their families and carers, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and child protection

Our principles

• children and adults should never experience abuse of any kind

• we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults, and keep them safe

• we must behave and deliver our services in a way that protects everyone