BowlsWales is committed to a safe, welcoming sport for everyone. As the coordinating body for bowls in Wales, we set minimum safeguarding standards across our six member bodies: Welsh Lawn Bowls, Welsh Indoor Bowls, Welsh Short Mat Bowls Association, Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association, Welsh Bowls Coaching Association, and Welsh Bowls Umpires Association and act as an escalation point where needed.
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Our overall commitment to keeping everyone in bowls safe, respected and supported. View policy →
Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy
For young people — what safeguarding means and how to speak up. View policy →
Safeguarding Adults Policy
How we look after adults who may need extra support, and what to do if you're worried about someone. View policy →
NGB Club Safeguarding Adults Policy Template
Guidance for clubs on protecting adults at risk, day to day. View policy →
Harassment Policy
Our stance on bullying and harassment, and how we handle it when it happens. View policy →
Sexual Harassment Policy
Zero tolerance for sexual harassment — how we prevent it and respond to it. View policy →
Whistleblowing Policy
How to raise a concern about wrongdoing, safely and in confidence. View policy →
Safeguarding Threshold & Decision-Making Tool
A practical guide to support consistent, proportionate and defensible safeguarding decisions. View tool →