Garw Valley Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in all tennis activities.
Whether you/your child are engaging in coaching, matches or other organised events, we will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm.
Sinead John is the Welfare Officer for Garw Valley Tennis Club. Sinead and any member of the Committee are available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have - gvtcwelfare@outlook.com
A message from Sinead
“At Garw Valley Tennis Club, the welfare and safety of all our members, especially children and vulnerable adults, is of paramount importance. We are committed to providing a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy tennis to the fullest, free from harm or discrimination.
As the Welfare Officer with 18 years of experience working with children, I am personally dedicated to ensuring that the club operates in line with best practices in safeguarding. I am passionate about fostering a culture of safety, respect, and care throughout the club. Outside of my role, you can often find me at the club supporting my two children as they play tennis.
The club has a long history, with four generations of families having been part of Garw Valley Tennis Club over the past 70 years. This rich tradition makes the club special and family-oriented, and I am proud to continue that legacy of care and community involvement.”
We have a number of safeguarding and club policies in place which can be found below:
Garw Valley Tennis Club Policies and Safeguarding
Local numbers to access if any club member or visitor has concerns regarding safeguarding
Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) Team (Children)
- Tel: 01656 642320
- Email: mashcentra@bridgend.gov.uk
- Emergency out of hours contact: 01443 743665
- Email: earlyhelp@bridgend.gov.uk
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Bridgend - Adults
- Tel: 01656 642 477
- Emergency out of hours contact: 01443 743665
- Email: adultsafeguardingMASH@bridgend.gov.uk
Other Resources
Further Support