Updated 17th May 2026
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for everyone involved in bellringing in our Association and its towers.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – we expect our members to uphold good practice, look out for one another and raise any concerns promptly and appropriately.
In particular, the teaching of young people is vital to the future of bellringing in South Wales and it’s important to provide an environment where young people feel safe, welcome and included.
It’s our policy to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from bullying, neglect, physical, sexual and emotional harm and extremist behaviour.
The Association’s Safeguarding Policy sets out how we keep people safe and follow the Church in Wales Safeguarding policy.
How to report a Safeguarding Concern
Anyone being aware of a safeguarding issue has a legal duty to report it as soon as possible. If it has been identified that a child or adult at risk is in immediate danger, then the police should be contacted immediately using the 999 service.
The CinW advises a four-step approach if you come aware of a potential safeguarding issue:
| Recognise: | Be aware of the potential indicators for abuse or neglect for children or adults at risk |
| Respond: |
Reassure the individual that they have taken the right step in sharing the information.
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| Record: | who / what / when / where |
| Report: |
to the CinW Provincial Safeguarding Officer within 24 hours.
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Documents:
Safeguarding Coordinator Job Description
Template Risk Assessment
Useful Links:
Email the Association Safeguarding Coordinator
Report a safeguarding concern
Church in Wales’s Safeguarding Policy
Church in Wales Safeguarding Team
Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Policy, Guidance and Forms
CinW Safeguarding Training
Module A Training Course: Safeguarding Awareness
Church in Wales Bullying and Harassment Policy
Church in Wales Social Media Guidance
CCCBR Safeguarding guidance
CCCBR Guidance on Maintaining a Safe Environment in the Belfry
