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The Transplant Swimming Masters Club UK is committed to ensuring that all members are part of a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. As a masters swimming club, our members are adults who typically train independently or with their own local clubs and come together at competitions and events to represent TSUK. Even within this setting, we recognise the importance of welfare and wellbeing, and we want every member to feel comfortable, valued, and able to raise any concerns if they arise.
The club’s Welfare Officer is Louise McLellan, who plays a key role in supporting members and overseeing welfare matters within the club. Louise is available as a first point of contact for anyone who may need advice, support, or guidance in relation to their wellbeing or any aspect of club activity. Her role is to listen, provide support where appropriate, and ensure that concerns are handled in the correct way.
Any matters raised with the Welfare Officer will be treated with care, sensitivity, and confidentiality. Information will only be shared when absolutely necessary and always in line with safeguarding requirements and the relevant Swim England guidance, particularly where there may be a concern about safety or risk of harm. Members can be assured that discussions will be handled professionally and with respect.
Members are encouraged to contact the Welfare Officer if they have any concerns about their own wellbeing or that of another member, or if they experience or witness behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable. Support is available whether concerns are informal or more serious in nature, and all issues will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately.
As a Swim England licensed club affiliated with Swim England, TSUK follows national safeguarding and welfare standards to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. The club is committed to supporting all members so they can enjoy their swimming, feel part of the community, and represent Transplant Swimming with confidence.
The Transplant Swimming Masters Club UK is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all members and ensuring that swimming activities take place in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Wavepower Safeguarding Framework
The club follows the safeguarding standards set out in Wavepower, which is the national safeguarding policy for all swimming disciplines in England.
Wavepower sets out clear guidance on how clubs should:
create and maintain a safe environment for adults and young people,
recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns,
report concerns appropriately,
promote good practice in welfare and safeguarding across all levels of the sport.
The full Wavepower document is available on the Swim England website and can be viewed or downloaded at any time.
The sections most relevant to Transplant Swimming UK Swim Club include:
Section 2.1 – Building a Safer Culture
Section 2.4 – Adult Safeguarding
Section 2.5 – Reporting a Concern About an Adult at Risk of Harm
Section 3 – Essential Toolkit
Section 5 – Useful Links
Safeguarding Principles
The club operates in line with Swim England safeguarding expectations, which include:
promoting a culture where safety and respect are prioritised,
ensuring concerns are taken seriously and acted upon appropriately,
supporting members to understand how to report concerns,
ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed consistently.
Club Code of Conduct
Safeguarding within the club is also supported by the Transplant Swimming UK Swim Club Code of Conduct, which all members receive upon joining. This outlines expected standards of behaviour and helps maintain a positive and respectful environment for all members.
Commitment to Safe Sport
As a Swim England licensed club, Transplant Swimming UK Swim Club is committed to upholding national safeguarding standards and ensuring that all members can participate in swimming with confidence, knowing that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.
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