If you are a voluntary community group that works with children, the Safe Network is here to help, offering useful information, advice and resources.


How we can help:

• Information on things to consider when setting up a new group, such as employing the right people and best practice when recruiting both paid workers and volunteers.
• Current training and awareness including free EduCare training (subject to eligibility) to ensure that you, your staff and volunteers have up to date knowledge and skills.
• Advice on writing policies and procedures to ensure that your group has an effective child protection arrangements in place that can be understood and adhered to by the staff and volunteers.
• Our free Are they Safe? packs, full of useful information and resources.
• Specialised advice, links and resources for church groups and faith communities, including our BME communities CD rom.
• Information and advice on the new Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Our dedicated anti-bullying page, designed to help groups combat the problem.

Many voluntary community groups decide to become members or affiliates of an umbrella body. These organisations offer advice on things like funding as well as providing advocacy and consultancy services to their clients.

Find out more about how an umbrella body may be able to help your group.