British Cycling is the internationally recognised governing body for cycling in Great Britain.

It works across the various disciplines of the sport (BMX, BMX Freestyle, Cyclo-Cross, Cycle Speedway, MTB Endurance, MTB Gravity, Road and Track). It is committed to a range of initiatives from “playground to podium” to create a true cycling nation by inspiring a boom in participation. There have never been more opportunities to ride a bike, be it for fun or sport, and British Cycling is at the heart of this growth.

British Cycling membership currently stands at over 150,000. It provides a suite of benefits and support to its members, with all membership revenue being re-invested back into cycling.

Participation in cycling has risen significantly and British Cycling is committed in its ambition to become the world’s leading NGB, driven by the creation of a “one British Cycling culture” where people are on a par with performance. It is fundamental to our belief that British Cycling can continue to deliver world class performance and, indeed can only continue to improve if the culture of world class people, and “highest challenge, highest support” is in place.

Purpose of the Case Management Group

To provide advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding concerns, cases and adverse DBS disclosures. The members are required to make fair, considered and proportionate decisions with regard to the route a safeguarding concern may take.

Key Relationships

Members of the Case Management Group will work closely with the British Cycling Director of Integrity and Compliance, the British Cycling Lead Safeguarding Officer, the Scottish Cycling Safeguarding Lead, the Welsh Cycling (Beicio Cymru) Safeguarding Lead and other Case Management Group members.

Membership and Meetings

The Case Management Group will meet up to six times per year. Meetings will be held at the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre in Manchester usually during normal working hours. Skype meetings may be conducted as appropriate. Case Management Group members would require access to appropriate computer equipment and software. British Cycling will meet all reasonable expenses incurred when attending meetings of the Case Management Group.

Responsibilities of the Case Management Group

1. To provide advice and guidance on safeguarding cases and adverse DBS/ PVG Disclosures as required
2. To assess any actions already taken by member organisation Safeguarding Lead Officers
3. To advise on the appropriate ‘route’ for each case (e.g. internal/ disciplinary action; referral to the statutory agencies; or both)
4. To assist and advise on the appropriate level (from local to national) at which the organisation will deal with the concern
5. To consider the need for temporary/ interim suspension orders as part of the CMG
6. To support effective review of the progress of safeguarding cases
7. To promote co-operation, consistency and confidence in decision making

Key Responsibilities of the Chair

1. To ensure efficient running of all meetings of the Case Management Group;
2. To approve agendas and minutes of the Case Management Group;
3. To review the performance of the Case Management Group with the Director of Integrity and Compliance annually;
4. To provide an annual report to the British Cycling Federation Board;
5. To engage with the group’s induction process and participate in further training as required.

Applications for membership