Welfare

What is the role of a welfare officer?

England Athletics Affiliated running clubs are required to have at least one welfare officer England Athletics describes that the role of the Welfare officer is to  “play a key role in ensuring that that club members have a safe and positive experience at their club.  Welfare Officers are key to all members knowing what to do and who to speak to if they have a safeguarding or discipline or conduct concern. They are also key to managing lower-level club issues and disputes, and/or flagging concerns for early intervention to prevent escalation and behaviours which prevent enjoyment of the sport.  Welfare Officers also form part of the club committee and perform a key role in implementing good safeguarding governance locally at your club.” https://www.englandathletics.org/clubhub/collection/the-role-of-a-club-welfare-officer

We are an adult only club (18+), why do we need a welfare officer?

Safeguarding and vulnerability issues can affect adults too, and clubs have a responsibility to ensure that its members are supported and protected during their involvement with the club to continue to enjoy the benefits of being part of a running club.

Who are the welfare officers?

Your Club Welfare officers are Lisa Boyd and Craig Butler, both offer a wealth of knowledge, qualification and experience  from their  careers  outside of the club across the breadth of issues that may affect peoples welfare. If you have a concern be assured that you can contact either Lisa or Craig confidentially, and they will listen, support and explain any next steps that can or should be taken.

Club Standards link:

Codes of conduct: https://www.englandathletics.org/?media-alias=0ece50dc381ea20094e0

England Athletics policies:

  Adult Safeguarding:  https://www.englandathletics.org/?media-alias=4864a9d3e28e5ffdcce9

Adult Safeguarding procedures: https://www.englandathletics.org/?media-alias=49528036035be128aa92

Safeguarding regulations: https://www.englandathletics.org/?media-alias=52d8f19319e59f135b22

Mental Health support and wellbeing https://www.englandathletics.org/welfare/mental-health-and-wellbeing/