Safeguarding at The Running Charity
At The Running Charity, the safety and well-being of the young people we work with is our top priority.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for every child, young person, and adult at risk who engages with our programmes. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, from trustees and staff to volunteers and volunteers, and we take this role seriously.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
We believe every young person deserves to:
- Be protected from harm, abuse, and neglect
- Be listened to and respected
- Feel safe and supported to thrive
Our approach to safeguarding includes:
- Safer recruitment of staff and volunteers
- Regular safeguarding training for all team members
- Clear reporting processes and immediate action on concerns
- Collaboration with statutory services and local safeguarding boards
- A trauma-informed, empowering culture built on trust and transparency
We follow all relevant UK legislation, including:
- Children Act 1989 and 2004
- Care Act 2014
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
- Data Protection Act 2018
- The Prevent Duty 2015
Raising a Concern
If you are worried about a child, young person, or vulnerable adult connected with The Running Charity, or if you experience or witness something that doesn’t feel right, please contact us immediately.
Safeguarding Contact Team
George Bate
Manchester & Leeds Manager
george@therunningcharity.org / 07807 955205
Claude Umuhire
London Manager
claude@therunningcharity.org / 07809 403106
Alex Eagle
CEO
alex.eagle@therunningcharity.org / 07900 245076
Catherine Seymore
Trustee
seymourcve@yahoo.co.uk
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to:
- Request our full safeguarding policy
- Learn more about our approach to safeguarding
- Understand how we train and support our team
Please email alex.eagle@therunningcharity.org and a member of our team will get back to you.
