The first phase of the Safe Sport report is based on independent consultation with 149 organisations, plus survivor-informed interviews.
They conclude that ensuring sport is safe across the UK would include:
- Commitment from Sports Councils and NGB leaders to prioritise resources to prevent harm, rather than being disproportionately consumed by reacting to cases of harm.
- Central leadership to drive forward a step change in the way safe sport is being delivered across the UK
- A comprehensive strategy comprising a single framework, standardised codes of practice, and the ability to hold the sector to account which is co-created with stakeholders
- A trusted, independent and consistent complaints and resolution function.
The next phase of the Safe Sport project will be delivered by March 2026.