Policies

Keeping our members safe and making sure everyone is treated fairly comes first. Our policies were reviewed and approved by the trustees on 7 September 2026 and are reviewed every year.

Safeguarding Policy

How we keep children, young people and adults at risk safe at every activity, trip, sports session and online, and what to do if you are worried about someone. Version 2026.1.

Download the Safeguarding Policy (PDF)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Our commitment to treating everyone fairly, with dignity and respect, making reasonable adjustments for autistic and disabled people, and how to raise a concern or complaint.

Download the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (PDF)

Environmental and Sustainability Policy

How we reduce waste, use resources responsibly and plan greener activities, without ever putting safety, accessibility or individual needs at a disadvantage.

Download the Environmental and Sustainability Policy (PDF)

Worried about someone’s safety?

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Lead is Paul Harper and our Safeguarding Lead is Amanda Birch. Call 07506 114611 or email office@medwaypuzzles.co.uk and ask for a safeguarding lead.

  • Someone in immediate danger: call 999
  • Concerns about a child in Medway: Medway Children’s Advice and Duty Service, 01634 334466 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), out of hours 03000 419191
  • Concerns about an adult at risk: Medway Adult Social Care or your local adult safeguarding service
  • NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000

Other documents

Our constitution and annual accounts are available on the Charity Commission register (search for charity number 1192687). Our Banking and Finance Policy and other internal procedures are available on request from office@medwaypuzzles.co.uk.

Signed copies of all policies are held by the charity. Medway Puzzles is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales, number 1192687.