Safeguarding Group

About the BMC Safeguarding Group

The Safeguarding Group provides strategic oversight and coordination for all safeguarding matters within the BMC and the broader outdoor sector. As a formal Board committee, it meets quarterly to support the staff Safeguarding Team and ensure industry-leading standards.

Our Network

To foster collaboration and share best practices, the group includes representatives from:

• Sector Partners: NICAS, Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC), Mountain Training and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI)
• National Bodies: GB Climbing, BMC Clubs Committee, Mountaineering Scotland, and Mountaineering Ireland.
• Independent Voices: A legal barrister, a young person, and a parent to ensure diverse perspectives.

Contact the BMC Safeguarding Group

You can get in contact with them by writing to safeguarding@thebmc.co.uk

Policies & Guidance

The group monitors and reviews all BMC safeguarding procedures. You can find detailed advice and reporting tools on our Safeguarding Hub.