When standards aren’t met, we can help. But if you’re reading this because you have immediate concerns over the safety of yourself or another individual, you must contact the emergency services on 999.

You can find out more about safeguarding in sport here.

Support pathway

So, what happens when you reach out to the BEAA with a safeguarding concern? Most importantly, we’ll always try to help.

That might be direct, end-to-end support with your issue through a dedicated Athlete Support Manager, or signposting to someone else who can help you.

We’ll always be there for our members. Find out what happens when you contact us below.

1. If you have immediate concerns over the safety of yourself or another individual, please contact the emergency services on 999.
2. If not, and you contact us, one of our Athlete Support Managers will respond, usually via email, within one working day.
3. We will arrange a time to speak to you over the phone to understand your request in your words and ensure we can provide the best support possible. We seek to create a psychologically safe space to build trust and rapport before we begin advising on next steps.
4. If your issue is about your safety or someone else’s safety, we follow statutory processes, which may involve a referral to the police, a Local Authority Designated Officer, or the children’s services. This will be done with your consent where possible, and we will provide ongoing confidential advice and support.
5. We ask you to sign a service-level agreement, and provide support or signposting tailored to your needs. When the time comes to speak with your sport, we have the relationships to do that with you or for you.
6. We can remain available for as long as you need, including once your concern has been dealt with or you have been referred to another organisation.