Reviewed and Amended 2024
WBCPF Safeguarding Policy
The work of the committee and of beer festival volunteers does not constitute a “Regulated Activity”. As such it is not necessary to undertake DBS checks.
It should be noted that anyone under the age of 18 attending the WBCPF must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for their safety and welfare. Anyone under 18 who is not accompanied will be asked to leave the site immediately.
The following policy has been agreed and implemented by the committee.
1. WBCPF are committed to the safeguarding and care of vulnerable people and children.
2. We will ensure that WBCPF volunteers understand how to respond to the requirements of vulnerable people.
3. We will respond without delay to every complaint made that a vulnerable person or child for whom we are responsible may have been harmed or is in significant danger. We will report complaints to the relevant authorities as required.
4. We will inform the statutory agency of any suspected criminal offences or concerns that we are made aware of in respect of our contact with vulnerable people or children. We will fully cooperate with statutory agencies during any investigation.
5. We will obtain details of local and national support agencies for any child, young person or adult who has suffered abuse at our event.
- Police non emergency 0300 333 3000
- Adult services – 01905 768053 or OoH 768020
- Child services – 01905 822666 or OoH 768020
6. Anyone with direct contact to vulnerable persons will be made aware of the potential for allegations of abuse being made against them. To minimise this risk and to further ensure the safety of vulnerable people two people will be with a vulnerable person at all times while in our care
7. Any WBCPF volunteer who works with vulnerable people will abide by this policy and will take personal responsibility for safe practice thereby protecting themselves from any potential allegations such as financial integrity or sexual misconduct
8. We will review this policy annually and, as part of this, check that all our procedures and activities involving vulnerable people or children, are up to date
9. We will review our insurance policy where it relates to vulnerable people or children