Constitution

Aims and Objectives

To promote and provide facilities for amateur level lawn bowls.
To hold annual competitions in singles and pairs.
To enter representative teams in those leagues decreed by members at an AGM.
To promote fund raising activities for the benefit of the club.
To invest and hold in trust all received monies for the purpose of improvements and repairs relating to the club’s property, land and equipment.

Membership categories

Full playing member - A member who is eligible to use all of the facilities of the club. This shall include entry into all league, cup and representative matches played by the club (subject to eligibility with regard to the rules of the organisers of such matches) and friendly matches organised by the club. Full playing membership shall be divided into three categories

Standard member - A member not falling into any other category of full membership and subject to the standard subscription fee of the club.

Junior member - A member who is under 18yrs of age. A member falling into this category shall be subject to a reduction in subscription as determined at the AGM.

New member - A person falling into this category shall, for the first year membership only, be subject to a reduced rate of subscription as determined at the AGM.

Social member - A limited number of social members may be admitted to the club, the number must not exceed 20% of full playing members. Social members shall pay a reduced fee as determined at the AGM
Carpet bowls member - A person falling into this category shall be subject to a subscription determined at the AGM
Junior carpet bowls member - A member who is under the age of 18yrs. A member falling into this category shall be subject to a reduction in subscription as determined at the AGM.
Temporary member - Any person visiting the club as a member or supporter of a visiting team or, for the purpose of playing a competition game, shall be regarded asa temporary member for the duration of their visit. Temporary members are not afforded any membership rights.
Honorary life membership - The club shall have the power to elect honorary life members at the AGM for special services rendered to the club or the game of bowls in general. Candidates for election should be recommended to the AGM by the club committee. Recommendations for nomination must be submitted to the club secretary by the 30th September.

Membership shall run for one year from 1st May for full members, socialand new members or from 1st October for carpet bowls members.

Membership shall be at the discretion of the club committee.

Funds

All monies shall be raised from subscriptions, fees or from fundraising events levels of which shall be submitted by the treasurer for approval at the AGM. All gains accruing from the operation of the club must be applied for the benefit of the membership as a whole. The funds shall be used solely for furthering the objects of the club and only in ways sanctioned by the committee.

A detailed financial report, which has been audited, shall be presented at the AGM.2

Committee

The affairs of the club shall be in the hands of the club committee. This committee shall consist of the club officials (chairperson, secretary and treasurer), team captains, green keeper, social secretary, bar manager, carpet bowls captain and two other members. Committee members shall be elected at the AGM. Should the need arise the committee are empowered to co-opt new members.

Six members, including at least two club officials shall form a quorum. Although not a committee member, the club president may be invited to attend a committee meeting.

Committee members shall hold office for a period of twelve months.

General meetings

The AGM shall be held before the 31st October. The secretary shall display a notice in the clubhouse informing members of the date and time of the meeting. An agenda should include:-

Chairperson’s report
Secretary’s report
Treasurer’s report
Captain’s report
Green keeper’s report

For the purpose of AGMs, a quorum shall consist of the club officials and 40% of voting members.

An extraordinary AGM may be called at any time by the committee or by a request from at least twelve members. Such a meeting shall be confined to the discussion of the subject for which the meeting was called.

Nominations for election of a club president, club officials, team captains and committee posts, must be submitted in writing to the secretary 14 days prior to the AGM. All nominations must be proposed and seconded. If necessary any unfilled positions may be volunteered from the floor of the AGM.

Committee meetings

Committee meetings shall be held a minimum of four times a year. Ongoing concerns shall be discussed and decided upon.3

Trustees

The club shall appoint three trustees (who shall be full members ) to hold all land and property on behalf of the membership of the club. For any actions they require to be taken, the trustees should seek approval at a club general meeting.

Winding up of the club

A decision to wind up the club shall only be taken at a club general meeting which is attended by at least 50% of the total membership. There must be a majority vote in favour of the proposal to wind up the club’s affairs by those attending the meeting.

Should the proposal to wind up the club’s affairs be agreed the meeting shall then appoint a committee of six members to oversee the winding up.

The members shall proceed to realise the land and property of the club and after discharge of all liabilities, the remaining assets shall be paid or distributed among the full members of the club provided such members have been fully paid-up playing members for five years and on completion thereof, the club shall be dissolved.

Other matters

Any other matters for which provision is not made in this constitution shall be dealt with by the committee at its discretion and reported to a general meeting for endorsement or further action.

(Constitution approved at AGM held in October 2023)

Health & Safety Policy

Introduction

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club recognises its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and accompanying legislation to ensure the following

To provide and maintain a safe Clubhouse and green, safe equipment and a safe environment for members and guests, particularly for volunteers working for the Club.
To ensure hazards are identified and that there is a regular assessment of risks.
To provide information, instruction and training as is necessary to ensure all can be assured of a safe and healthy working environment.
To promote awareness of Health and Safety encouraging best practice.
To ensure it takes appropriate protective and preventative measures.
To ensure there is access to competent advice.

Organisation and Responsibilities

Responsibility for ensuring that the Club complies with Health and Safety responsibilities is vested in the Club’s Management Committee which will arrange for an annual pre-season risk assessment in April to ensure appropriate measures are in place to eliminate/mitigate risk. In addition, the Club appoints one member, whose function is at any time to draw to the Committee’s attention any risks/hazards that may not have been properly identified or where the mitigation action may be insufficient.

The Risks

As a small organisation, the Club does not employ full or even part time staff but Health and Safety law requires that where volunteers are used on a regular basis, (e.g. Secretary, Treasurer, Greens Staff) they should, for the purposes of the Act, be treated as employees, even if unpaid. The Club has identified the following principal areas where it needs to monitor closely risks associated with the work done by volunteers.

Fire
Trips/Fall
Electricity – risk of fire and personal injury
Chemicals/Fertilizers
Use of machinery
Food safety
First aid
Children and “Adults at Risk”.

Measures in Place to Mitigate Risk

Fire: The Fire extinguisher is annually inspected and serviced by qualified personnel.
Trips/Fall: At the beginning of each season the premises/greens are checked to ensure that potential hazards are appropriately marked and that any necessary warning signs are visible. An Accident Book is maintained in which all incidents are recorded.
Electricity: Electrical installations and portable electrical equipment are subject to periodic inspection and testing.
Chemicals/Fertilizers: Chemicals and Fertilizers are held securely under lock and key and, where appropriate, use is under supervision of an individual who has been on a Pesticide Course and obtained PAI and PA6 certification.
Use of Machinery: All machinery is kept fully maintained and regularly serviced. First time users of machinery are trained and initially supervised by experienced operators.
Food Safety: Kitchen facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet legal requirements. Members are aware of Food Hygiene requirements. Catering is under the control of a holder of a Food Hygiene Certificate
First Aid: The Club cannot necessarily from its own membership expect to have trained first aiders on hand. It provides, however, a first aid box, which is regularly checked, and displays information on how emergency assistance can be obtained. .
Children and “Adults at Risk”: The Club has a clearly publicised Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Record Keeping: The following documentation is held.

List of green equipment and manufacturers’ manuals/instructions
Simple bullet-point instructions for use of motorised or heavy equipment
Record of training given on use of equipment
Formal risk assessments (as necessary)
The Accident Book

Dissemination of Health and Safety Information.

A copy of this Health and Safety statement is displayed within the Club. Members are asked to familiarise themselves with the content and if necessary to draw the attention of Committee members to any areas of concern.

Club Equity and Fair Play Policy Statement

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:

Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure that it becomes equally accessible to all members of society, whatever their age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality or socio-economic status.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club shall, appoint, train, develop and promote on the basis of merit and ability.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.

All Club members have a responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to our disciplinary procedures.

Fair Play is an important value in bowls. Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club is committed to ensuring that bowls is played in a fair, open and inclusive nature at all levels.

Some core values of Fair Play for you to consider when playing bowls are outlined below:

Enjoy

Bowls is a game, enjoy it!
Be a good sport when you win, lose and watch games.
Be a role model and set a good example of the behaviour you expect from others.

Respect

Respect other players and officials.
Take responsibility for your actions.
Learn and follow the rules

These values apply equally to players, coaches, officials and volunteers and cover all bowls activities, whether it is a competition, a friendly or a game you’re watching.

Welfare Policy

Policy Statement

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club believes that everyone involved in bowls should thrive, fare well and enjoy safety, security and protection from abuse, maltreatment or misconduct.
cEvery individual involved in Steeple Bumpstead bowls Club is responsible for upholding this belief.
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club also recognises that it has a responsibility to ensure the highest standard of care to all (including young people and/or vulnerable adults) involved in bowls.
This Welfare Policy is further enhanced by the Club’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Welfare Policy

The 'golden rule' for all involved in bowls in relation to welfare and protection is that it is not your responsibility to judge whether or not a welfare violation has taken place but it is your responsibility to act on any concerns you may have.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will:

Accept the moral and legal responsibility to implement procedures to provide a duty of care for all people (including young adults) within the sport, safeguard their well-being and protect them from abuse.
Respect and promote the rights, wishes and feelings of people taking part in bowls including young people, disabled and/or vulnerable adults.
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to adopt best practice in all equality issues, to safeguard and protect young people from abuse, and themselves against false allegations.
Require coaches/volunteers to adopt and abide by the welfare policy and procedures, codes of conduct and investigatory, grievance, disciplinary and appeal procedures.
Respond to any allegations appropriately and implement the appropriate disciplinary and appeals procedures.

Principles

Safety – The welfare of the bowler will always be paramount.
Equality – The right of everyone involved in bowls to equitable treatment, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation or social background, will be upheld.
Responsiveness – All allegations or suspicions of abuse or violations of bowler welfare will be taken seriously and acted upon appropriately and speedily. Those found to be spreading malicious or false allegations will be disciplined according to the relevant procedures.
Consent – Those with parental responsibility will be consulted if it becomes necessary to invoke the procedures that accompany ‘Bowls Welfare’
Fairness – The human rights of coaches or volunteers facing allegations will be embodied in disciplinary and appeals procedures.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club is affiliated to Bowls England, it’s National Governing Body and the Club recognises the policies of the Governing Body, as set in out in the “Safeguarding Bowls Guidelines”.

Policy Aims

The purpose of this policy is to outline the duty and responsibility of members working on behalf of the Club in relation to Safeguarding Adults at risk.
All adults have the right to be safe from harm and must be able to live free from fear of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Objectives

Everyone who participates in bowls is entitled to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment.
The Club is committed to helping everyone in bowls accept their responsibility to safeguard adults at risk, from harm and abuse.
All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
Members working with adults at risk in bowls have a responsibility to report concerns to the Committee.

Definition of an Adult at Risk?

An Adult (a person aged 18 or over) who 'is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation'. (Definition from the Department of Health 2002)
This could include people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people and people with a physical disability or impairment. It may also include victims of domestic abuse, hate crime and anti- social behaviour. The persons’ need for additional support to protect themselves may be increased when complicated by additional factors, such as, physical frailty or chronic illness, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, drug or alcohol problems, social or emotional problems, poverty or homelessness.

Types of Abuse

The Department of Health in its ‘No Secrets’ 2000 report suggests the following as the main types of abuse:

Physical abuse - including hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, misuse of medication, restraint, or inappropriate sanctions.
Sexual abuse - including rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented, or could not consent or was pressured into consenting.
Psychological abuse - including emotional abuse, threats of harm or abandonment, deprivation of contact, humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, isolation or withdrawal from services or supportive networks.
Financial or material abuse - including theft, fraud, exploitation, pressure in connection with wills, property or inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits.
Neglect and acts of omission - including ignoring medical or physical care needs, failure to provide access to appropriate health, social care or educational services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating.
Discriminatory abuse - including race, sex, culture, religion, politics, that is based on a person’s disability, age or sexuality and other forms of harassment, slurs or similar treatment, hate crime.
Institutional abuse - Institutional abuse although not a separate category of abuse in itself, requires specific mention simply to highlight that adults placed in any kind of care home or day care establishment are potentially vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. This can be especially so when care standards and practices fall below an acceptable level as detailed in the contract specification.
Multiple forms of abuse - Multiple forms of abuse may occur in an ongoing relationship or an abusive service setting to one person, or to more than one person at a time, making it important to look beyond single incidents or breaches in standards, to underlying dynamics and patterns of harm. Any or all of these types of abuse may be perpetrated as the result of deliberate intent and targeting of adults at risk, negligence or ignorance

Responsibilities and Communication

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club’s Safeguarding Policy will be available to all members and participants. It is important that adults at risk are protected from abuse. All complaints, allegations or suspicions must be taken seriously with the nominated member passing information to the appropriate NGB Safeguarding Officer and informing the appropriate club officers where relevant.
The Club has responsibility for ensuring that the policy and procedures are implemented, including referring any appropriate disciplinary action to the national governing body as appropriate.

The Role of Key Individual Agencies

Adult Social Services - The Department of Health’s recent ‘No secrets’ guidance document requires that authorities develop a local framework within which all responsible agencies work together to ensure a coherent policy for the protection of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse.
All local authorities have a Safeguarding Adults Board, which oversees multi-agency work aimed at protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults. It is normal practice for the board to comprise of people from partner organisations who have the ability to influence decision making and resource allocation within their organisation.
The Police - The Police play a vital role in Safeguarding Adults with cases involving alleged criminal acts. It becomes the responsibility of the police to investigate allegations of crime by preserving and gathering evidence. Where a crime is identified, the police will be the lead agency and they will direct investigations in line with legal and other procedural protocols.

Legal Framework

The Government guidance ‘No Secrets’, published in 2000, sets out a code of practice for the protection of adults at risk: www.gov.uk/government/publications/no-secrets-guidance- on-protecting-vulnerable-adults-in-care The Care Act (2014), which came into force from April 2015, sets out for the first time a legal framework for safeguarding adults. Each Local Authority must have a Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) that includes the local authority, NHS and police. SABs must meet regularly, develop shared safeguarding plans and publish an annual review of progress. SABs will carry out Safeguarding Adults Reviews in some circumstances relating to safeguarding failures. The Act also introduces a responsibility for Local Authorities to make enquiries and take any necessary action if an adult with care and support needs could be at risk, even if that adult isn’t receiving local authority care and support.
Human Rights Act 1998, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Code of Practice2008
The Mental Capacity Act 2005, covering England and Wales, provides a statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves, or who have capacity and want to make preparations for a time when they may lack capacity in the future. It sets out who can take decisions, in which situations, and how they must go about this.

Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed one year after being introduced and then every three years or in response to significant new legislation, by the Committee, and amended as appropriate. Guidance from Bowls England will be sought as part of the review process.
The policy will be monitored in partnership with the Bowls England and Bowls Development Alliance procedures.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club has considered its responsibilities to the young people participating in bowls at our premises and within our club very carefully, and has produced this Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy setting out the standards we wish to uphold in providing activities for children and safeguarding them accordingly.

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club is affiliated to Bowls England, its National Governing Body and the Club recognises the policies of its Governing Body, as set in out in its “Safeguarding Bowls Guidelines”.

Policy Statement

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard the welfare of all young people (defined as those under 18) involved in bowls within the club. All young people have a right to protection, and have their particular needs taken into account

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will endeavour to ensure the safety and protection of all young people involved with the club through the Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures adopted by the Committee of the club. .

Policy Aims

To provide young people with appropriate safety and protection whilst in the care of the club and also help them to enjoy their experience of the sport.
To reassure parents that their children will receive the best practicable care possible whilst participating in activities within the club.
To provide support to club members and volunteers to make informed and confident responses to specific child protection issues and to fulfil their role effectively.

Principles

The welfare of young people is paramount.
All young people and adults, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, ethnic origin and religious beliefs have the right to protection from abuse.
All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
All members have a responsibility to report concerns to the committee
Club members, coaches and umpires will be supported to understand their role and responsibility with regard to the duty of care and protection of young people..
Individuals will, as necessary, receive support through education and training to be aware of and understand best practice and how to manage any welfare or child protection issues that may come to light.
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will work in partnership with young people and parents to review and implement child protection and safeguarding procedures.
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club’s policy and procedures are based on the above principles and UK and international legislation and government guidance, including:
- The Children Act 1989 and 2004.
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2013.
- The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Any subsequent legislation relating to child protection would implicitly be incorporated into this document

Responsibilities, Communication, Monitoring and Review

The Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy will be available to all members and parents
The Policy will be reviewed by the Committee every three years or in response to significant legislation and amended as appropriate. Guidance from Bowls England will be sought as part of the review.
The Committee has responsibility for ensuring that the policy and procedures are implemented, including referring any appropriate disciplinary action to the national governing body as appropriate.
The Committee has responsibility for responding to any allegations, concerns or child protection incidents, passing information to the Bowls England Safeguarding Officer and informing club officers where appropriate.
Parents have a responsibility to work with the club in implementing procedures and providing their children with the necessary information to keep themselves safe.
The policy will be monitored in partnership with Bowls England and Bowls Development Alliance procedures.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures for Members and Parents

Introduction

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which follows the policies of its National Governing Body, Bowls England. This policy is displayed on the Club Notice Board. Queries on the policy and on these Procedures should be addressed to the club committee.

Children and Adults

These Procedures are designed to cover children – i.e. those members who have yet to reach their eighteenth birthday. These procedures do not cover “Adults at Risk”(Vulnerable Adults)

The Committee has appointed a nominated member who has special responsibility for safeguarding issues and who undertakes appropriate training to keep up to date with national safeguarding guidelines. This Officer’s prime responsibilities are;

To be the first point of contact for members, children and parents for any issue relating to safeguarding, including poor practice as well as potential or alleged abuse
To ensure parents/ guardians return all necessary documentation and that club records are kept up to date
To ensure that, where necessary, members and coaches have obtained appropriate DBS certification or have completed Self Disclosure forms.
To ensure any incidents and concerns are dealt with promptly and in accordance with these Procedures

Joining the Club

Any member joining the club who has not yet reached his/her eighteenth birthday will be subject to the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and the Secretary, on receipt of an application for membership, will ensure the parent/guardian’s attention is drawn to the Policy, to these Procedures and to the need to return the consent forms detailed in these Procedures.

Role of Parents/ Guardians

Parents/ Guardians must provide the club with all necessary documentation/consents for their child/ children and must keep the Club nominated member aware of any changes that occur, particularly as regards medical history. Parents/Guardians should also draw to the attention of the nominated member any weaknesses/ concerns they have about the Club’s practices and procedures.

Handling of Claims of Abuse

The Club appreciates that abuse can take many forms, of which the most common are:

Physical Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Bullying including Cyber Bullying

Abuse includes self abuse, such as self harming, personal neglect and abuse of alcohol and drugs.

If any person makes a disclosure to an Officer or Member of the Club, the Clubs nominated member must be immediately made aware of the situation.

The nominated member should in speaking to the individual:

Listen carefully and stay calm
Question normally but without pressure in order that what the person is saying is understood
Not interpret, paraphrase or put words into the person’s mouth
Reassure the person that, in coming forward, they have done the right thing
Inform the person that the information will be passed on to the appropriate agency but that only those who need to know will be informed
Note the main points carefully, using the exact words of the Disclosure
Make a detailed note of the Date/Time/Place and what was said using the Disclosure Form

It is not the task of the Club nominated member (or any other officer/ member) to themselves investigate any allegation/situation. Once a Disclosure has been made it should be reported immediately, using the Incident Reporting Form, to the Bowls England Safeguarding Officer who will contact the appropriate outside agency/agencies in order that any necessary protective action can be taken.

Policy to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR)

Policy

Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club’s General Data Protection Regulations Policy sets out its

commitment to protecting personal data and how we implement that commitment with

regards to the collection and use of personal data. Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club (the

Club) is committed to ensuring that it complies with the General Data Protection Regulations

principles, as listed below:

Meet its legal obligations as laid down by the General Data Protection Regulations.
Ensure that data is collected and used fairly and lawfully.
Process personal data only in order to meet its operational needs or fulfil its legal
requirements.
Take steps to ensure that personal data is up to date and accurate.
Establish appropriate retention periods for personal data.
Provide members with access to their personal information upon request.
Abide by Article 15, granting members the right to have their personal information
erased.
Provide adequate security measures to protect personal data.
Ensure Computer Security Software is current.
Ensure computers containing personnel information have their passwords
changed on a regular basis.
Ensure that a nominated member is responsible for data protection compliance and
provides a point of contact for all data protection issues.
Ensure that all members are made aware of good practice in data protection.
Provide adequate training for all members responsible for personal data.
Ensure that queries about data protection, internal and external to the Club, are dealt with effectively and promptly.
Regularly review data protection procedures and guidelines within the Club.
Ensure that everyone handling personal data knows where to find further guidance.

Data Protection

Personal Data is any data which may be used to identify, contact or locate a single person.

The Club holds for all members their name, address, post code, home and, where known,

mobile phone number, as well as email addresses. This information is held on personal

computers by those club officials with the need to process such information, principally the

Treasurer and General Secretary. Names and phone numbers are made available to all

members.

Information on date of birth is held only for junior members. Where members have declared

a disability, this information is held in hard copy form. No financial information (e.g. Bank

details) is held by the club although, where members have provided details of their Bank

account, for the purposes of receiving BACS payments, that information is held within the

Bank’s own system accessible only by authorised Officers

Data Sharing

The only personal information shared is that relevant information required by other Bowling

Associations or organisations to which the Club is affiliated, and is needed by those

Associations or organisations in order that they can inform other affiliated members of, for

example, selection for Association matches, participation in competitions, maintenance of a

Data Erasure

Anyone who has their personal date held by the Club has the right to access, view and erase

this data. A subject Access Request (Article 15) grants every citizen the right to a copy of all

their personal data held by the Club. Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will provide this

information in an electronically transportable format usable by the individual requesting the

information. The Right to be Forgotten (Article 16 &17) entitles individuals to have this data

erased. The Club understands that failure to fulfil this entitlement will be a violation of GDPR

and subject to penalties.

Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach posing any kind of threat to members personal information, the

Club will inform the affected individuals within 72 hours.

Code of Conduct for Club Officials and Volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below.

All volunteers must:

Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the
development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with participants, based on
mutual trust and respect.
Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and
experience of those taking part.
Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).
Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Follow all guidelines laid down by Bowls England and the Club.
Hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.
Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibited
substances.
Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for
their own performance and behaviour.
Encourage participants to value their performances and not just results.

Policy Statement

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Welfare Policy

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Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club will:

Principles

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Objectives

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Definition of an Adult at Risk?​

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The Role of Key Individual Agencies

Legal Framework

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Monitoring and Review

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Policy Statement

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Principles

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Responsibilities, Communication, Monitoring and Review

Definition of an Adult at Risk?