Reporting a Concern

Anyone who has a concern that a child or adult may be at risk of harm, or being harmed, should refer to our safeguarding team. 

The team is staffed by individuals who are experienced in dealing with these concerns and have undergone specific training for those who have a designated role in safeguarding within sports. 

If you have any concerns, please fill out the relevant online referral form below. Please note there is one for children and a separate one for adults.

Swim England London Welfare and Safeguarding Child Referral Form  

Swim England London Welfare and Safeguarding Adult Referral Form

If you prefer, our Regional Safeguarding team can be contacted on 07583 681 211. Please leave  a message if the team is unavailable and we will respond as soon as possible. 

The team will assess the information provided and take the appropriate action. 

Urgent Concerns 

If the concern is urgent and about a child at risk, and you are unable to contact your Club Welfare Officer, the Swim England London Regional Safeguarding Team or the Swim England Safeguarding Team, you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 (if appropriate to do so). 

If it is an emergency because a child or adult is at immediate risk, then call the police or children’s social care (if appropriate) in your area. 

If a child or adult is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999. For non-emergencies 101.