We are committed to do this by acknowledging that:

• the welfare of the individual is paramount;
  
• each individual, irrespective of age, gender,religion,race or disability has the right to protection from abuse;
  
• each individual has the right to be safe and to be treated with respect and dignity.
  

We shall use our best endeavors to ensure that:

• all allegations of abuse are taken seriously;
• the response to them is swift and appropriate;
• the effectiveness of our policy is reviewed annually;
• a responsible person shall be appointed annually as Child Protection Officer to whom members can address any concerns.

Our Child Protection Officer is  Patrick Butler