Safety, dignity
and support
come first.
This page brings together the key points from Loughborough Pride C.I.C.'s Safeguarding Adults' Policy, plus urgent contacts and a button to download the full Word document.
Immediate Risk?
If someone is in immediate danger or there is a risk to life, call 999 first. Do not wait to speak to the Safeguarding Lead.
Policy Overview
Policy Statement
Loughborough Pride C.I.C. is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of adults who attend, volunteer at, perform in, or support the event.
The policy is informed by the Care Act 2014, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Equality Act 2010, and UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018.
It recognises specific event risks including crowding, alcohol use, and added vulnerability for people from marginalised communities.
Adult Safeguarding Principles
Empowerment: supporting people to make their own decisions and give informed consent.
Prevention: acting before harm occurs.
Proportionality: taking the least intrusive response that still protects people.
Protection: supporting and representing those in greatest need.
Partnership: local organisations working together to prevent and detect abuse.
Accountability: being transparent about safeguarding practice and outcomes.
Adult At Risk
Under the Care Act 2014, an adult at risk is someone aged 18 or over who has care and support needs, is experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect, and may be unable to protect themselves because of those needs.
This can include people with physical or mental health conditions, learning disabilities, age-related vulnerabilities, substance dependency, or domestic abuse and social isolation.
Types Of Abuse
LGBTQIA+ Welfare
Pride attendees may be newly out, questioning, isolated, or navigating rejection, discrimination, coercive control, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, or conversion practices.
Even when a formal Care Act threshold is not met, anyone who feels unsafe, distressed, or targeted should be listened to and supported.
Hate crime, harassment, and discriminatory incidents must be treated seriously and reported to the Safeguarding Lead.
How To Respond
If someone discloses abuse or you notice a concern, these are the expected steps.
Stay calm, listen carefully, and do not judge.
Reassure the person they did the right thing by speaking up.
Do not promise confidentiality.
Do not investigate or ask leading questions.
Ask for consent before sharing where possible.
If someone is at immediate risk, share without delay and call emergency services.
Write down what was said or seen using the person's own words.
Report the concern to the Loughborough Pride Safeguarding Lead immediately.
Safeguarding Lead
Ashley Poucher is the first point of contact for formal safeguarding concerns and welfare concerns that may need escalation.