Vidushi Aparajita for City News
VAC's Safeguarding for Trustees workshop held in Camden

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) have hosted a Safeguarding event to help the trustees take concrete measures towards the safety of children from harassment, bullying, abuse and neglect.

The aim of the workshop is to showcase the work of charity organisations and encourage people from all walks of life to make a difference.

VAC’s Safeguarding For Trustees workshop was held yesterday at the Charlie Ratchford Centre in Chalk Farm. Major issues centred around child abuse were discussed in the event.

Dianne Carlton, who works for VAC and runs a safeguarding project talked about the current situation of child abuse in the UK. She emphasised the importance of the workshop in making the trustees’ aware about their responsibilities to prevent situations of child abuse.

The trustees expressed their concern over the growing need of safeguarding the vulnerable youth and children.

According to the website of Trustees’ week; the UK is the sixth most giving country in the world.

However, the current situation of the charitable organisations, state otherwise.

A need for change in policy and procedures is required to ensure a safe future for the youth of the country.