Gresford & Marford TC

Gresford and Marford 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.

We all have a shared responsibility to support the welfare of each other, in particular children, young adults and adults at risk whilst they are involved in any aspect of tennis at Gresford and Marford Tennis Club. 

Our Welfare Officer is Chris Cheffings. You can view and download his poster here. 

Here's a message from Chris: "As an avid player and lover of tennis, I can often be found on or around the courts. I am also a secondary school Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding person. As a club, we wish to promote a safe environment for everyone. If anybody has anything they wish to raise or discuss regarding safeguarding or of a welfare nature, then please contact me."

If you have any concerns about yourself or anyone else, please

• text or email our Welfare Officer, Chris Cheffings  (07890 984091), chris_cheff@yahoo.co.uk 
• or, call the LTA Safeguarding Team on 020 8487 7000 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) - particularly useful for whistleblowing as specified in our safeguarding policy,
• or, call Childline on 0800 1111,
• or, contact the Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team,  
• or, if you wish to speak to someone outside of office hours, you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 
• or, if someone is in immediate danger, call the police (999).

We adhere to the safeguarding policies and processes of Gresford Trust, who own the community-led facilities at the heart of the village, including the Gresford and Marford Tennis Club courts. Safeguarding documents are accessible here.

Other useful documents specific to the Tennis Club (pdf viewer required):

Accident Report Form
Anti Bullying Policy
Diversity and Inclusion including Code of Conduct
Online Safety and Communication Policy
Recording and Publishing images
Safe Recruitment Policy
Safeguarding Adults Policy
Safeguarding Children Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Privacy Policy

More resources and support

LTA Complaints Policy
LTA Register a Concern Form
LTA Diversity and Inclusion Policy
LTA Photography and Filming Policy
LTA Transgender Inclusion Policy
LTA Safe to Play

Live Fear Free Helpline (Gov.wales)
Childline
Mental Health Foundation
NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
NSPCC - Main Site
Rights of the Child
Safe to Play Tennis
Young Minds
Samaritans Wales
Mind - Mental Health & Well-being
Mind - Main Site