Concerned about a child or young person? If you witness or are made aware of something that raises concern about a child or young person’s welfare, use the contact details provided below to report it.

Click here to report a Safeguarding concern

If you require a PDF / paper form, please find it available for download on the Paddle UK site, or contact safeguarding@paddlescotland.org.uk

If you think a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call Police Scotland (999) immediately.


If you are the subject of the concern, and if you require immediate medical attention, or if you are at risk of immediate harm or danger, then call the emergency services for the police or ambulance (999) immediately.


If you are not in need of emergency attention then report your concern to your Club/Centre Safeguarding Officer. All concerns raised will be treated sensitively and seriously. 


Or, tell someone you trust. Here are some numbers you can contact. 


  1. Children First: 08000 28 22 33
  2. Childline: 0800 1111
  3. Paddle Scotland Safeguarding Team on (0)7523 98 77 55 or safeguarding@paddlescotland.org.uk. Paddle Scotland’s designated Safeguarding Lead is Keith Macleod.


If calling out of office hours, please leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible the next working day. 

Responding to Wellbeing and Protection Concerns

If you know of a safeguarding concern or allegation, whether it has been disclosed to you by someone else, something you've witnessed or something that has been worrying you, don't keep it yourself - ALWAYS report the concern!


Please see below what to do if you are responding to concerns allegations or suspicious of suspected abuse outside paddle sport

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If there is immediate medical attention needed or risk of immediate harm or danger call emergency services for police or ambulance - 999 or 112

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 if the Club Child Well-being and Protection Officer or Safeguarding Officer is not available, phone the free confidential NSPCC child protection helpline on 0808 800 5000;


 Or refer the matter to children's social care services or the police right away.

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 Report the concern to your Club Well-Being protection officer / Safeguarding officer  on ...


 Make a record of anything the child has said or what you have seen. If possible with dates and times.

Respond - Record - Report