CYP is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every young person can grow, learn and thrive. We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Our commitments
Treat every young person with dignity and respect.
Prevent and respond promptly to any risk of harm, abuse or exploitation.
Ensure our activities are supervised by responsible adults.
Provide channels for reporting concerns confidentially.
Work in partnership with families, schools and churches to protect young people.
Reporting concerns
Any safeguarding concern should be reported immediately to the CYP Leadership Team at 0244 617 672 or youngpeoplescompass@gmail.com. Reports will be handled sensitively and acted upon quickly.
3) Child Protection Statement
Compass for Young People recognises the right of every child and young person to protection from harm.
We do not tolerate abuse of any kind — physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect.
All adults connected to CYP must act in the best interests of children at all times.
Concerns about a child’s safety will be taken seriously and reported without delay.
4) Data Protection Notice
When you give us your details, you agree that we may use them to communicate with you about CYP programmes, volunteering or donations.
We do not sell or trade your information.
We only keep your data for as long as necessary to serve CYP’s purposes.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.