Our Branch Safeguarding Officer – Shelley Mitchell is available to discuss immediate concerns on 07814 726430
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and The Pony Club take Safeguarding very seriously. The Safeguarding Policy signposts a range of documents, provides guidance and key contacts to support those who may have concerns about a vulnerable child, young person or adult. https://resources.pcuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Support and Useful Contacts
There are several organisations around the UK which provide support and guidance to anyone involved in any capacity. These include:
Riders Minds
Tel: 0800 088 2073
Or if you prefer to message then text: 07480 488 103
Website: https://ridersminds.org/
NSPCC Helpline
24 hour free and confidential helpline that provide counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about a child or adult at risk of ill treatment or abuse.
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Website: http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
Sport department which runs under the NSPCC.
Tel: 01162 347278
Website: http://www.thecpsu.org.uk
Child Line
24 hour free and confidential helpline for children.
Tel: 0800 111111
Website: http://www.childline.org.uk
Children 1st – Parent Line
Free helpline, email and web-chat service is Scotland for anyone caring for or concerned about a child.
Tel: 0800 028 2233
Website: http://www.children1st.org.uk
Victim Support
Provide emotional support, information and practical help for victims and witnesses.
Tel: 0845 3030 900
Website: http://www.victimsupport.org.uk
Bullying UK
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Website: http://www.bullying.co.uk
The Samaritans
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Website: http://www.samaritans.org
Young Minds Parents’ line
Tel: 0808 802 5544
NHS Direct
Tel: 111
Rape Crisis England and Wales
Tel: 0808 802 9999, 12– 2.30pm, 7–9.30pm
Website: http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/index.php
Child Exploitation On – line Protection Centre (CEOP)
Website: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Hub of Hope
Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
Tel: 0870 000 3444
Website: http://www.ceop.police.uk
Internet Matters
Website: http://www.internetmatters.org
Self Help
Website: http://www.self-help.org.uk
Kidscape
Advice about bullying and cyber bullying
Tel: 02077 303300
Website: http://www.kidscape.org.uk
Family Lives
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Website: http://www.familylives.org.uk
More information on Safeguarding within the Pony Club can be found here: https://pcuk.org/safeguarding/
and in the Resource Hub here: https://resources.pcuk.org/health_safety_safeguarding_and_equine_welfare/safeguarding_health_safety_safeguarding_and_equine_welfare/