Safeguarding

Safeguarding at the BMC

Our mission is to safeguard the future of hill walking, climbing, and mountaineering, allowing individuals to experience adventure today and for generations to follow. The BMC actively supports clubs, community groups, and climbing walls to foster grassroots involvement, provide opportunities for participation, disseminate essential knowledge, and ensure that our sport is inclusive, safe, and welcoming.

Reporting a Concern

If you wish to report something that concerns you please contact: safeguarding@thebmc.co.ukor use our Online Safeguarding reporting form

Online Safeguarding Reporting Form

BMC Safeguarding Surgeries

01 Oct 2024

Governance

Safeguarding Surgery | Tuesday 1st October

This next session of BMC Safeguarding Surgeries is an online open meeting for anyone who has any general queries regarding safeguarding, guidance or support, or would like to share good practice with others.

04 Feb 2025

Governance

Safeguarding Surgery | Tuesday 4th February

This next session of BMC Safeguarding Surgeries is an online open meeting for anyone who has any general queries regarding safeguarding, guidance or support, or would like to share good practice with others.

BMC Safeguarding Club Training

12 Nov 2025

Clubs

Basic Safeguarding Training (Children) | Tuesday 12th November

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a named Safeguarding Officer. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern.

08 Oct 2025

Clubs

Basic Safeguarding Training (Children) | Tuesday 8th October

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a named Safeguarding Officer. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern.

BMC Safeguarding Statement

The Safeguarding Statement outlines the role, responsibility and commitment of the BMC to safeguarding everyone and must be used in conjunction with the safeguarding policies.

Who to contact

BMC Safeguarding Team

Email: safeguarding@thebmc.co.uk

Phone number: 0161 4383305

BMC Safeguarding Manager

If you need any advice, guidance or support email: helen.murphy@thebmc.co.uk or call 0161 438 3305

Childline
An entirely confidential helpline
Phone 0800 1111   Web www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC:
Phone 0808 800 500  Email help@nspcc.org.uk

Child Protection in Sport Unit 
Phone 0116 366 5590 Web www.thecpsu.org.uk  Email cpsu@nspcc.org.uk

Our safeguarding policies and useful information

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