Wey Kayak Club takes the welfare of our members, and all those involved in the club, very seriously. Safeguarding our members from harm is one of our top priorities. We believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.

All members should show respect and understanding for the rights, safety and welfare of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the Club Rules, Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.

Welfare officers

We have two appointed Welfare Officers; Annie Welch and Fay Lamph. Annie and Fay are the first point of contact for children, parents and adults within the club who have a safeguarding or welfare concern. You can email them with any concerns at:

welfare_officer@weykayak.co.uk or 07792 975859 [please leave a voicemail]

Surrey: C-SPA (Childrens Single Point of Access) Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm 0300 470 9100

Outside office hours – Emergency Duty Team: 01483 517898

British Canoeing (England) Safeguarding Officer: 0115 6660197

IF YOU NEED URGENT ADVICE OR DON’T KNOW WHO TO TRUST CALL CHILDLINE 0800 1111 OR THE NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION 24 HOURS HELP LINE 0808 800 5000, OR IF APPROPRIATE PHONE THE POLICE on 999.

Annie and Fay sit on our Committee as Club Welfare Officer to ensure paddler welfare is at the forefront of our operational planning.

First aid

Although canoeing is a relatively safe sport, first aid is an essential skill for all paddlesport coaches and leaders to have. To support our safety-first efforts, the Club provide First Aid courses, free of charge, throughout the year. It is mandatory for all coaches to have up to date first aid awards and training.

First Aid kits are available in the clubhouse. These are kept well stocked, but if you are aware of any items om shortage please notify welfare_officer@weykayak.co.uk

For all our guidelines and policies on Welfare, Safeguarding, First Aid and Conduct please visit our Policies & Guidelines page.