Safeguarding and Welfare

Aberlour TC takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and strives to ensure a safe environment for everyone using the venue.

Welfare Officer

Photo of Kathryn Outram

Kathryn Outram is the Welfare Officer for the venue. Please feel free to contact her on 07901 747446 or by email kathryn@outrams.com if there is anything you are concerned about, or if you have any questions about safeguarding at the club.

What is a Welfare Officer? click here to find out about the role.

Report a Concern: If you have any concerns you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal, all concerns raised will be treated  confidentially and sensitively.

You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000. Remember if you think anyone is at immediate risk of harm - dial 999

Local Contacts

  • Moray Child Protection Services - childrensaccessteam@moray.gov.uk - 01343 554370 (during office hours) or 03457 565656 (Social Work - Emergency Out of Hours)
  • Moray Council Adult services Access Team - 01343 563999
  • 101 - Police Scotland - Call 999 if it’s an emergency or a child is in immediate danger
  • Tennis Scotland Lead Safeguarding Officer - Michelle Pasnik - 07947 566 296

Child Supervision

In line with National LTA advice - all children under the age of 13 attending the club outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.

Policies and Procedures

Please click on the following links

Useful guidance

Further information

Mental Health Foundation  NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
Rights of the Child  NSPCC - Main Site
Childline  Safe to Play Tennis
Young Minds  Mind - Mental Health & Well-being