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IMPACT REPORT 2025-26 Find out more about our Safer work Moving policies to people

Our Sport Welfare Officer supports local clubs and National Governing Bodies to improve safeguarding practices and welfare standards.

Over the past year, the Sport Welfare Officer has continued to embed welfare, safeguarding and good governance across the local sport sector, and support was provided to over 150 organisations. Key activity included club one-to-one support, local networking opportunities, safer culture development, training, signposting and collaborative work with partners and national governing bodies.

The impact of the programme extends beyond individual cases, creating stronger connections between clubs, partners and governing bodies to improve welfare standards across the county. Safeguarding children remained the most common area of support, alongside advice on safeguarding adults, codes of conduct, participant voice and safe event delivery.

The role has enabled organisations to access timely advice, build confidence in developing welfare practices and develop sustainable safeguarding frameworks. 24 Impact summary 2025-2026 Intensive Club Support cases. 412 people attending training sessions. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) engaged. 34

BOWL FOR HEALTH Building stronger cross-sector partnerships alongside the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) BIG NORFOLK HOLIDAY FUN Embedding a safer sporting culture through Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme DISS OTTERS SHOWCASE As part of Sport Welfare Officer in Action week, our work was chosen to be highlighted Top three annual highlights The launch and development of the Active Norfolk Welfare Hub has provided clubs, volunteers and activity providers with a central source of welfare information, guidance and support. The hub brings together practical resources, training opportunities and signposting information, making it easier for organisations to access the tools they need to create safe, inclusive and positive environments.

Amongst all the positive outputs, the below work with Diss Otters, Bowl for Health and Big Norfolk Holiday Fun have been particularly impactful, developing a greater understanding of safeguarding and the wider opportunities available in Norfolk. Funding for schools

Get in touch Anita Stewart is our Sports Welfare Officer who leads our Safer work. Get in touch Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about welfare opportunities. Sign up to our newsletter Check out our Safer Hub and browse the range of resources available. Active Norfolk Safer Hub RETURN TO IMPACT REPORT Related pages

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