Safeguarding Information

Safeguarding and promoting the safety and well being of girls, young women and adults is the first priority of Girlguiding. It’s at the heart of everything we do, and it’s the responsibility of every Girlguiding volunteer, member and member of staff.

It’s extremely important that you’re clear about your safeguarding responsibilities, and about Girlguiding’s commitment to safeguarding. The Girlguiding website has lots of information for you about safeguarding.

Safeguarding policy

Safeguarding procedure

Safeguarding Structure

Code of conduct

Young members policy

Equality and Diversity policy

Digital safeguarding

Anti-bullying and harassment policy

 

What to do if you have a concern

If you have a concern about a girl, young woman or adult in Girlguiding you should read our A Safe Space pocket guide and follow the procedure set out in our process for receiving disclosures and our process for allegations and concerns.

You can also contact the HQ Safeguarding team on:

Tel: 0207 834 6242 ext. 3037 (usual office hours)

Out of hours emergency phone: 07508 032997 (5pm – 10pm Monday – Friday and 9am – 10pm Saturday/Sunday). Please do not text the out of hours number as we are unable to access these messages.

Email: safeguarding@girlguiding.org.uk