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“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — but accountability sits with you.”

We work across sectors and across borders — from education to charities and international organisations — and on behalf of major regulators including the GMC and the Charity Commission. We have lobbied governments and changed UK legislation around sex offender name change. We also support insurers, who rely on our expertise to assess safeguarding risk before they agree to provide cover.

Because safeguarding is not just a compliance issue. It is a risk issue — legal, financial, and reputational. And the cost of getting it wrong is significant. In 2022, Orpea — France’s leading care home provider — saw safeguarding failures result in billions in lost value, investor fallout, job losses, and lasting reputational damage. This is what happens when safeguarding is treated as policy — instead of assurance.

That’s why our focus is on safeguarding auditing and safeguarding assurance. We don’t just review what’s written down — we test culture, leadership judgement, and how decisions stand up under pressure. Because when an allegation is made, or scrutiny increases, policies alone don’t protect you. Evidence does. Judgement does. Assurance does.

So the real question is: If something happened tomorrow — could you prove your organisation is safe? Or just say it is? Don’t leave yourself exposed.

Following on from their presentation at the recent networking Spotlight event, the Safeguarding Alliance is delighted to offer all BCCD members a FREE online Safeguarding Health Check.  This is a comprehensive online audit, designed to assess and strengthen safeguarding practices across organisations. It evaluates key areas including governance and leadership, policies and procedures, reporting and referral processes, safer recruitment, case management, risk management, operational security, and organisational culture.

Through a structured review and expert insight, the Health Check helps businesses identify gaps, ensure compliance with safeguarding standards, and embed a proactive, transparent culture that protects employees, service users, and the organisation’s reputation.

To access the FREE online Safeguarding Health Check, simply click on the link here.

If you would like any further information about The Safeguarding Alliance and their services, please contact [email protected]