Introduction
Isle of Wight Car Club recognises that we have a moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our members this includes members of our committee, our volunteers, participants and those who attend our events socially.

Isle of Wight Car Club is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported to participate or volunteer with our club.

This policy is in line with the Motorsport UK Safeguarding Children Policy as Isle of Wight Car Club’s national governing body.

Policy Aims
The purpose of this policy is to:
* Demonstrate Isle of Wight Car Club commitment to safeguarding
* Promote good practice which encourages the development of a safe and positive environment for all.

Policy Principles
* The welfare of our members is paramount. Isle of Wight Car Club has a role to play in protecting our members from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, from neglect and bullying.
* Everyone, regardless of age, ability, culture, race, language, religious beliefs, sexual or gender identity, have equal protection rights.
*Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. All volunteers and club members have a responsibility to respond positively, swiftly and appropriately in response to any concerns, suspicions, or disclosures that may suggest a child or adult is at risk of harm.

Responsibilities
Members of Isle of Wight Car Club committee will:
* embed this policy and work according to its principles
* promote and publicise this policy with all members
*ensure it has a minimum of one Club Safeguarding Officer, licenced by Motorsport UK who is in receipt of an enhanced DBS/PVG check
* Support the Club Safeguarding Officer in their role
* Ensure that any services contracted out to other providers take into account the requirement to safeguard our members from abuse, neglect or harm.

Members of Isle of Wight Car Club will:
* act according to the principles of this policy and associated procedure.

Isle of Wight Car Club Safeguarding Officer will:
* Meet the annual licence requirements set out by Motorsport UK.
* Promote their role to the community.
* Be contactable during all club events.
* Attend training as required by Motorsport UK.
* Embed local safeguarding policies and procedures and work in support of the Local Authority Designated Officer (if required to do so).
* Support the implementation of safer recruitment requirements, ensuring that anyone classed as being in regulated activity with children has appropriate suitability checks completed.

Contacts
Isle of Wight Car Club Safeguarding Officer
Name: Louise Highmore
Email: membership@iowcc.co.uk

Isle of Wight Local Authority Designated Officer
Name: Becky Paradise
Email: lado@iow.gov.uk
Telephone: (01983 823723)

The Motorsport UK Safeguarding Team
Email: safeguarding@motorsportuk.org
Telephone: 01753 765000

This policy has been signed off by Isle of Wight Car Club Committee on 18 March 2026