Think Active, alongside a host of national and regional partners, work to ensure that sport and physical activity is a safe environment for all. We’re here to provide signposting to resources, support, guidance and local partners for safeguarding adults across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Here at Think Active, we’ve met the Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults in Sport framework as part of our commitment to safeguarding adults.
Policy
Think Active Adult Safeguarding Policy. This policy is informed by the Ann Craft Trust.
What to do if you need help – Refer a concern:
In an emergency, please call: 999
If you have safeguarding or welfare concerns over a child, young person or adult, please use the links below for further advice and support.
Coventry: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Solihull Safeguarding
Warwickshire Safeguarding
Ann Craft Trust help and support
Local Safeguarding Partnership Boards have been set up by local authorities and co-ordinate the local provision for adult protection in each respective county:
Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board
Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board
Warwickshire Safeguarding Adults Board
If you are affiliated to a national governing body of sport you can refer concerns direct to your NGB safeguarding lead
Think Active Safeguarding Concern Form. This form can be used to record any safeguarding concerns.
Support Agencies
The following organisations are available to support safe active environments for adults in sport & physical activity:
Ann Craft Trust
Ann Craft Trust: Safeguarding Adults. The Ann Craft Trust (ACT) is a leading UK authority on safeguarding adults through pioneering training, reviews and research. ACT provide excellent advice, guidance and resources on supporting safe active environments for adults.
National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs)
NGBs provide sport and activity specific safeguarding support and information. A list of all recognised NGBs can be found here: National governing bodies | Sport England
Additional sources of information and support:
Action on Elder Abuse (Hourglass)
A national organisation which aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness, encouraging education, promoting research and collecting and disseminating information. Click here to access their website or contact them on 0808 808 8141.
National 24-Hour Freephone Domestic Abuse Helplines:
Tel: 0808 2000 247 or visit their website here.
Respond
Respond is a national charity providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma. Click here to access their website or contact them on 020 7383 0700.
Victim Support
Provides practical advice and help, emotional support, and reassurance to those who have suffered the effects of a crime. Click here to access their website or contact them on 0808 168 9111
Women’s Aid Federation of England and Wales
Women’s Aid is a national domestic violence charity. Click here to access their website or to access their online help service click here
Mind Charity
Mind have worked with ACT to create a Safeguarding in Sport Toolkit which shares advice and guidance for sports clubs, groups and delivery organisations to help them support their participants’ mental health. The guide can be found here.
Mind have also created a Self-care library which includes a range of activities to support your own and other’s mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding Training & additional resources:
