Keeping our members safe
Welfare for all Young Farmers and our community is at the heart of everything we do. If you have any concerns for yourself or anyone else you can confidentially approach the YFYFC dedicated Welfare and Safeguarding team.
You will be listened to, offered a variety of support and know that positive action will be taken to help you. YFYFC will make the greatest effort to safeguard all our members.
Simon is your dedicated Welfare and Safeguarding Officer. Simon grew up in the Kent countryside of apples and hops. He lived and worked in London for 25 years and moved to God’s own country after falling for it’s charm and welcoming people.
Simon has worked most of his life in public protection and has a background of safeguarding Britain’s most vulnerable people in society. Vulnerable people can range from victims of assault, child neglect, exploitation, people suffering from mental health issues; the list is almost exhaustive. Simon enjoys the great outdoors and enjoys walking, running, surfing, wild swimming, cycling and anything else there is to do.
Yorkshire Young Farmers relies on the generosity of lots of volunteers who give up their time to support the development of young people. Unfortunately, those with poor intent may try to access our organisation to gain contact with vulnerable groups. We have policies, systems and procedures to prevent this.
Those volunteers applying for roles working with vulnerable groups within our organisation will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check and complete e-safeguarding training.
As all under 18’s parents/guardian now sign off parental consent on the digital membership database, we have updated the Parental Consent Form for a competition, trip or activity. Please see the link below for the Parental Consent form:
YORKSHIRE Parental Consent Form (Adopted January 2024)
For any resources on mental health please see the link below:
For confidential help for any drugs, alcohol and finances support please see the link below:
Drugs Classification and duty to inform Police
Designated Safeguarding and Member Welfare Officer
Anyone with concerns about safeguarding members within YFYFC should email safeguarding@yfyfc.org.uk. If you would prefer to speak to someone, please contact County Office who will sign-post you accordingly.
Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs 