Funding & Welfare
Grants and Funding
Grants and Funding are available from various agencies but only in pursuit of their specific agendas, which tend to be broadly along the lines of the following:-
- Increased number of juniors playing the game
- Increased number of juniors affiliated to clubs
- Better, more suitable facilities in support of the above
- Better facilities in support of the Tourist market
Child Welfare
Golf Development Wales is a member of the Children in Golf (CiG) partnership. This is a partnership of Governing Bodies and organisations of Golf throughout Great Britain and Ireland . Together each organisation has committed to work in partnership to ensure that the sport of golf is one within which children and young people involved can thrive and flourish in a safe environment.
All clubs, counties and organisations that provide opportunities for young golfers, should do so to the highest possible standards, and the policies and procedures of Children in Golf are recommended to everyone, whether paid or unpaid. Everyone has a responsibility. For example: staff; volunteers; members; PGA professionals; coaches; referees; clubs and counties.
For further information please visit the Children in Golf website
The Lead Child Protection Officer for Golf in Wales is Mike Rees. Mike is the main point of contact for advice on any issue relating to Child Welfare and can be contacted on:
Mike Rees, Lead Child Protection Officer for Golf in Wales
Golf Development Wales
Catsash Road
Newport
NP18 1JQ
Mobile: 07791 521510
Email: mike.rees@golfunionwales.org
Child Protection Policy
Golf Development Wales recommends that every club and organisation involved in golf in Wales should adopt the ‘Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf’
The policy and guidelines set out a framework to fulfil Golf's commitment to good practice and the protection of children and young people in its care within the game. These guidelines can be adapted by each organisation.
Click here for more in information on Child Welfare and for information about the guidelines
The “Child Protection in Sport Unit” is available via their website, www.sportprotects.org.uk
Postponement of the Vetting and Barring Scheme - for further details click here
For further information visit the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) website, www.isa-gov.org.uk
To view the 10th edition of the NSPCC newletters which includes:
• Vetting and Barring Scheme communication event
• The fight against bullying
• Korean research into abuse in sport
• Who wants to be a millionaire?
• Safe Network
• CPSU briefing papers
View: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/cpsu/NewsAndEvents/relay/relay_wda60557.html