Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs

 

The Vision

WFYFC has the following vision for its future:

• Vision Statement

It meets this vision by using a business and action plan, available from County Office.

 

The Constitution

All registered charities have a governing document which sets out what the organisations aim is, its duties and its powers:

• WFYFC Constitution

 

Child Protection

As WFYFC has members under the age of 18 it has the following policy in place to protect those under 18, as well as those over 18:

• Child Protection Policy

In addition the following leaflet is also available to help ensure that when working with under 18's that you are keeping them safe and working within the law. It is recommended that you have them handy as a reference guide as these measures are advice on keeping yourself free from allegation, as well as protecting your younger members.

• Safeguarding Guidelines

NFYFC also offers guidance on child safeguarding:

• Policy for the Safeguarding of Children & Young People

 

Criminal Records Bureau [CRB] Disclosures

Any members holding a Club or County position should have a CRB disclosure carried out:

• Guide to CRB Disclosure Checks

 

Organising Events

Any event held by WFYFC and its Clubs should use the following policies and guidance:

• Guidance for Clubs
• Health & Safety Policy

To ensure that any event is suitably assessed for possible risks it should be assessed using the following guidance:

• Risk Assessment Guidance Notes
• Risk Assessment Form
• Risk Assessment Scoring Chart

When arranging events it is advisable, particularly for insurance purposes, to complete a declaration form with the venue personnel to ensure that the state of the venue is assessed and confirmed both before and after the event. The following template can be used:

• Venue Declaration Form

It is advisable to be familiar with the YFC insurance policy to answer any questions that may be asked when arranging an event at an external venue:

• Insurance - Concise Details of YFC Insurance from NFU Mutual
• Insurance - Key Facts of the YFC Members Personal Accident Insurance
• Insurance - Certificate of Employers Liability Insurance

For any events involving periods of time away from home it is advisable to get Members to complete a medical form. The following template can be used:

• Medical Form

NFYFC also provide guidance on dealing with situations such as drugs and alcohol, bullying and sexual health. WFYFC use the following NFYFC guidelines:

• Drugs & Alcohol Guidance
• NFYFC Guideline Card for Drugs & Alcohol
• NFYFC Sexual Health Policy & Guidelines

 

Further guidance can be found on the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs website: www.nfyfc.org.uk/resources

 

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