Durham & Northumberland Archery Association is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved in archery.
Need Help or Advice?
If you have a safeguarding concern, need advice, or are worried about the welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk, please contact the County Safeguarding Officers.
Lynne Nicholson & Yannis Smirnis
Email: safeguarding@dnaa.co.uk
Immediate Danger
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, call 999 immediately.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Everyone should be able to enjoy archery free from abuse, neglect, bullying, discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are an archer, parent, carer, volunteer, coach, judge, organiser or club officer, we all have a part to play in helping archery remain a positive experience for children, young people and adults.
DNAA follows the safeguarding policies and procedures of Archery GB and works with affiliated clubs across Durham and Northumberland to promote good safeguarding practice.
What Should I Do If I Have a Concern?
If something does not feel right, trust your instincts and seek advice.
You do not need proof that abuse or harm has occurred before raising a concern. If you are worried about somebody’s welfare, or are unsure whether something is a safeguarding matter, please contact the County Safeguarding Officers.
Examples might include:
- Concerns about the welfare of a child or young person.
- Concerns about an adult at risk.
- Bullying, harassment or inappropriate behaviour.
- Concerns relating to a coach, volunteer or club member.
- Online or social media behaviour that causes concern.
- Situations where you are unsure what action should be taken.
Other Sources of Support
Safeguarding concerns do not only arise within sport. Local authorities have dedicated Children’s Services and Adult Social Care teams who can provide support where there are concerns about someone’s welfare.
If you believe a child, young person or adult may be at risk of harm, you can contact your local authority directly. The County Safeguarding Officers can also help signpost you to the appropriate service.
Safeguarding Resources
The following resources provide guidance, support and information for clubs, volunteers, coaches, parents, carers and archers.
Key Safeguarding Links
NCAS Safeguarding Resources
Guidance, policies and resources from Northern Counties Archery Society.
Archery GB Safeguarding
National safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting guidance.
Additional Resources
Club Welfare Officers
Every affiliated club should have a designated Welfare Officer who acts as the first point of contact for safeguarding matters within that club.
If you are unsure who your club’s Welfare Officer is, please contact your club committee or email the County Safeguarding Officers for assistance.
Need Advice?
Not every concern requires a formal report. Sometimes people simply need advice, reassurance or guidance about what to do next.
If you are unsure whether something is a safeguarding issue, please get in touch. We would much rather answer a question early than have someone worry in silence.
Email: safeguarding@dnaa.co.uk