Tennis Wales 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.
Mark Vaughan is the Welfare Officer (what is the Welfare Officer role?) for Tennis Wales In The Park. Mark and any member of the LTA Safeguarding Team are available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have - welfare@tenniswales.org.uk
A message from Mark:
"As an ex police officer of 30 years with extensive background in safeguarding for children and adults and I feel I'm expertly placed to deal with any concerns that cross our desk at Tennis Wales. Safeguarding adults as well as children is equally important to us at Tennis Wales and if you see something you should say something, please don't be afraid to flag a concern. Anyone who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that I shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose."
Please see Mark's LTA Safeguarding poster here
We have a number of safeguarding and club policies in place which can be found below:
Tennis Wales Policies and Safeguarding
LTA Safeguarding Childrens Policy
Tennis Wales Code Of Conduct - Players, Parents and Coaches
Tennis Wales Safeguarding Policy
Tennis Wales Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Tennis Wales EDI Plan 2024-2026
Online Safety and Communication Policy
Guidance for Live Streaming Activities
Safeguarding for county cup and league matches
Mental Health Well-Being Guide
Guidance on reporting a concern
Reporting a concern within tennis (Flowchart)
Reporting a concern outside of tennis (Flowchart)
Regional Local Authority Referral Contact Numbers ; As Tennis Wales operates 19 sites across 3 Local Authorities regional contacts will differ and can be seen below for each region of Wales.
Cardiff Parks 
Local Authority Children’s Services, Cardiff City Council 029 2053 6490 or out of hours 029 2078 8570
Local Authority Adult Services, Cardiff City Council 029 2233 0888 or out of hours 029 2078 8570
Swansea Parks 
Swansea Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
singlepointofcontact@swansea.gov.uk OR 01792 635700
Vale of Glamorgan Parks 
Local Authority Children’s Services, Vale of Glamorgan Council 01446 725202 or out of hours 029 20 788570 (Children Board - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Regional Safeguarding Board (cardiffandvalersb.co.uk)
Local Authority Adult Services, Vale of Glamorgan Council 01446 725100 or out of hours 029 20 788570 (Safeguarding Adults Board - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Regional Safeguarding Board (cardiffandvalersb.co.uk)
Other Resources
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
Sun Safety Code
Further Support
Live Fear Free Helpline (Gov.wales)
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
Childline - Call 0800 1111 or click for help and advice for children on a wide range of issues.
Activity Alliance - disabled people in sport and activity
Stonewall - advice and support for LGBT people
Sporting Equals - advice and support on ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity
Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code - advice and information about sun safety
NWG Voices in Sport - Impacts of Competition
NWG Voices in Sport - The Welfare & Well-being Guide
NWG Voices in Sport - Adverse childhood experience
NWG Voices in Sport - It feels like yesterday (video), I'm okay coach? (video), Listen, Believe, Respond (video)