Safeguarding Our Members
The DSMBA are committed to safeguarding everyone who takes part in our sport, ensuring they can participate in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
As a member county of the English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA), we follow their guidance and that of the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA). We work in conjunction with other bowls codes to ensure that, regardless of the type of bowls being played, there is a cohesive and consistent approach to safeguarding across the sport.
We adopt policies and procedures that promote and encourage the highest standards of care towards children and adults at risk who participate in bowls, and we strongly encourage our clubs to do the same by appointing a Safeguarding Officer.
The BDA has two safeguarding policies; one for children and one for adults at risk. These clearly outline the processes to follow if a safeguarding concern arises, and provide advice on the support available and who should be informed.
Please use the below buttons to view the policy templates and guidance available from the BDA.
Our Commitment
If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or adult in bowls, whether the issue arises within or outside the sport, please contact the DSMBA Lead Safeguarding Officer (Lynn Dean) or the nominated Safeguarding Officer for the relevant club. Use the button to access all of the safeguarding contacts.
Reporting Concerns
Alternatively:
For urgent child protection concerns, contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk, or contact the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) on 0116 234 7278 or email cpsu@nspcc.org.uk. For safeguarding concerns involving adults, contact the Ann Craft Trust on 0115 951 5400 or email ann-craft-trust@nottingham.ac.uk.