British Triathlon supports NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign

British Triathlon is backing the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign after the NSPCC announced a 50% rise in Helpline contacts. 

Last year the NSPCC Helpline received 623 contacts from adults across the UK with concerns about a child’s welfare in a sports setting, a 47% increase on the previous year. Helpline also handled 135 contacts from sports professionals, including coaches, club staff, and volunteers – over three times the number received the previous year. 

In response, the NSPCC is urging parents to get involved in Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week this October, with British Triathlon firmly behind the campaign.  

Marc Scott, Head of Sport Integrity and Lead Safeguarding Officer for British Triathlon said: “We are supporting the NSPCC in encouraging parents, children and carers to find out more about the NSPCC’s campaign and learn how to spot signs that a child may be experiencing difficulties and what to do if they are concerned. 

“As part of Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week we will be running an NSPCC webinar which is open to everyone within the triathlon community. Whether you are a parent, carer, coach, welfare officer, or have any involvement in our sport, we would encourage you to find out more about how you can help us protect children in our sport.” 

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The webinar takes place on Wednesday 8th October at 7pm. You can sign up here: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2025- NSPCC Listen up, Speak Up Online Workshop – British Triathlon