28/05/2026
We are very proud as an organisation to have been awarded again for our ongoing commitment to safeguarding our students.
Kung Fu club leads the way with new Safeguarding Code
Essex Wing Chun Organisation, Meridian Kung Fu (UK), is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”.
Achieving the Safeguarding Code, demonstrates Meridian Kung Fu (UK)’s commitment to upholding its duty-of-care to the community and young people and recognises Meridian Kung Fu (UK) as a martial arts provider that has reached and effectively maintained good safeguarding standards. The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created so that parents and carers can clearly identify a martial arts provider that have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards and can make informed decisions when selecting a club for their child.
Sue Harrison, Stakeholder Marketing at the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts said:
“We are delighted to see that so many clubs, including Meridian Kung Fu (UK), have successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
“When making choices about martial arts schools, parents and carers can easily determine, and be reassured that clubs in their local area are committed to safeguarding and upholding safe practices for their children.
Sifu Steve Carpenter, Co-Founder of Meridian Kung Fu (UK), said:
We are extremely proud to be awarded this standard once more.
Developed in consultation with Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies, and leading safeguarding experts, the Code is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in 2018. To date, over 1700 clubs and settings have now attained the Code and these can be viewed via our interactive map
Martial Arts clubs can upload their registration via an online portal: www.safeguardingcode.com
For more information about the Safeguarding Code, contact [email protected]
Safeguarding Code:
The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognises clubs and providers in England who have have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards. Governing bodies, associations, organisations, franchisers and activity deliverers can work towards attaining recognition along with clubs and individual instructors, coaches and teachers outside of a club structure.
The scheme empowers parents/carers and educational establishments to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child/children, young people or adults in their care.
The Safeguarding Code has been developed through close consultation between Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies and those with years of expertise in safeguarding. Support was also provided by the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust and NWG Network. It is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in early 2018.
