• Culture: creating an environment where people feel confident to raise concerns early – and know they will be listened to and supported.
• Governance: keeping safeguarding a clear priority at the highest levels of the organisation, with strong oversight, accountability and leadership.
• Engagement: reaching every corner of the motorsport community – supporting clubs and volunteers, strengthening communication and introducing initiatives such as the Young Person’ s Safeguarding Ambassador programme.
• Education: providing training, resources and practical guidance so competitors, officials, teams, parents and clubs understand safeguarding and how to apply it.
• Compliance: maintaining clear standards across events, venues and roles through robust checks, reporting processes and regular reviews.
The People Behind Safeguarding
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The five pillars guiding the future
Over the next five years, safeguarding in UK motorsport will focus on five connected areas:
• Culture: creating an environment where people feel confident to raise concerns early – and know they will be listened to and supported.
• Governance: keeping safeguarding a clear priority at the highest levels of the organisation, with strong oversight, accountability and leadership.
• Engagement: reaching every corner of the motorsport community – supporting clubs and volunteers, strengthening communication and introducing initiatives such as the Young Person’ s Safeguarding Ambassador programme.
• Education: providing training, resources and practical guidance so competitors, officials, teams, parents and clubs understand safeguarding and how to apply it.
• Compliance: maintaining clear standards across events, venues and roles through robust checks, reporting processes and regular reviews.
What success will look like
Success won’ t be measured by policies or paperwork, but by the experiences of people across the motorsport community. It’ s about competitors feeling confident to take part, volunteers feeling valued and supported, and clubs having the tools to run welcoming, well-managed events. It means people speaking up early and knowing they’ ll be heard – and more people discovering motorsport and choosing to stay. Because when the environment is positive and inclusive, everyone in the sport thrives.
Vision 2030 set out a bold ambition for UK motorsport: to grow the sport by making it more accessible, more welcoming and more enjoyable for everyone. Together we can build a stronger, safer sport that inspires the next generation to get involved. Motorsport isn’ t just about racing; it’ s about the people who make it happen. When those people feel safer, respected and supported, the whole community moves forward- powered by passion.
Members can view the new safeguarding strategy HERE
The People Behind Safeguarding
Safeguarding in motorsport isn’ t just policy – it’ s people. Our dedicated Motorsport UK team works alongside clubs, volunteers and organisers across the UK to help keep our sport safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Head of Safeguarding, Vickie Lewis Leads the strategy for safeguarding across the sport- shaping policy, guiding clubs and ensuring safeguarding stays at the heart of motorsport’ s future.
Safeguarding Development & Compliance Officer, Ciara Nicholson Works directly with the community to deliver training, coordinate suitability checks and help clubs embed safeguarding standards in their everyday activities.
Safeguarding & Welfare Case Manager, Claire Wood Supports individuals involved in safeguarding concerns, providing expert guidance and ensuring cases are handled sensitively and effectively.
Strategic Leadership, Chris Walkingshaw Safeguarding is championed at senior level through Motorsport UK’ s HR & Operations Director, ensuring it remains embedded in culture, decision-making and long-term strategy.
See Something That Doesn’ t Feel Right?
If you have a concern while at a motorsport event, in a club, or online – speak up. If it doesn’ t feel right, it’ s always OK to report it.
Contact the Motorsport UK Safeguarding Team Email: safeguarding @ motorsportuk. org Tel: 01753 765 000
Every concern is taken seriously and handled sensitively by the safeguarding team. Speaking up helps keep our sport safer, more respectful and welcoming for everyone.
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