North Of Ireland Karting Association Ltd (NIKA) Safeguarding Policy 

 

Introduction 

NIKA recognises that we have a moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our members this includes members of our committee, our volunteers, participants and those who attend our events socially.  

NIKA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported to participate or volunteer with our club. 

This policy is in line with the Motorsport UK Safeguarding Children Policy as NIKA’s national governing body.  

Policy Aims 

The purpose of this policy is to:  

  • Demonstrate NIKA commitment to safeguarding.  

  • Promote good practice which encourages the development of a safe and positive environment for all.  

Policy Principles 

  • The welfare of our members is paramount. NIKA has a role to play in protecting our members from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, from neglect and bullying. 

  • Everyone, regardless of age, ability, culture, race, language, religious beliefs, sexual or gender identity, have equal protection rights. 

  • Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. All volunteers and club members have a responsibility to respond positively, swiftly and appropriately in response to any concerns, suspicions, or disclosures that may suggest a child or adult is at risk of harm. 

Responsibilities 

Members of NIKA committee will:  

  • embed this policy and work according to its principles.  

  • promote and publicise this policy with all members.   

  • ensure it has a minimum of one Club Safeguarding Officer, licensed by Motorsport UK who is in receipt of an enhanced DBS/PVG check. 

  • Support the Club Safeguarding Officer in their role.  

  • Ensure that any services contracted out to other providers take into account the requirement to safeguard our members from abuse, neglect or harm.  

Members of NIKA will:  

  • act according to the principles of this policy and associated procedure. 

NIKA Club Safeguarding Officer will:  

  • Meet the annual license requirements set out by Motorsport UK.  

  • Promote their role to the community.  

  • Be contactable during all club events.  

  • Attend training as required by Motorsport UK.  

  • Embed local safeguarding policies and procedures and work in support of the Local Authority Designated Officer (if required to do so). 

  • Support the implementation of safer recruitment requirements, ensuring that anyone classed as being in regulated activity with children has appropriate suitability checks completed. 

 

Contacts 

NIKA Club Safeguarding Officer Name: MR Evan Freeman Email: evanfreeman15@hotmail.com Telephone: 07702247471 

The Motorsport UK Safeguarding Team Email: safeguarding@motorsportuk.org  Telephone: 01753 765056 

 

This policy has been signed off by NIKA on 27/01/26 

 

NORTH OF IRELAND KARTING ASSOCIATION 

 

Chairman: MR Gregory Kelly

Date: 27th January 2026