We are here to help – if you have any concerns, queries, or comments you should direct these initially Synergy Martial
Arts.
If your concerns, queries, or comments can not be answered by Synergy, the ITUK association will be notified to assist.
Useful contacts
Key contacts for Synergy Martial Arts are as follows;
- Lead Instructor
Master Marcus Gelder - 07745 650 359
Safeguarding Lead Officer
Sarah Valentine - 07928 541 257
In the event that you are not confident raising your concerns with us, you can also raise immediate safeguarding concerns or complaints to our association, the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) for a confidential and professional response.
The BMABA’s lead safeguarding details are available below;
- BMABA National Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Kirsty Hawkins Telephone Number: 01798 306546 (ext. 201) E-Mail: safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk
If there is immediate concerns for the safety of a child or adult at risk, please call the police on 999. Should you not be confident raising your concerns for a non-immediate danger with us or our association, the contact details for the
Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) can be found below;
- LADO CONTACT DETAILS:
Derbyshire (Derbyshire County Council) on 01629 533190
Chief Instructor: Master Marcus Gelder; BMABA No:8153; Safeguarding Lead Officer: Sarah Valentine / Marcus Gelder
- Association ITUK Welfare Officer/ Designated Safeguarding Lead
Name: Chris Heffernan
Email: cheffernan@smbgroup.ac.uk
Telephone: 07903 232 658
Name: John Wagstaff
Email: john.wagstaff3@ntlworld.com
Telephone: 07929 589 717
- Local Authority Safeguarding Lead (Adults)
Name: Community Safety Team
Email: communitysafety@ambervalley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01773 841652
- Local Authority Safeguarding Lead (Children)
Name: Community Safety Team
Email: communitysafety@ambervalley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01629 533190 (urgent child protection) or 01773 841652
- NSPCC
Phone 0808 800 5000
Email help@nspcc.org.uk
- Police contact
Name: Heanor / Ilkeston Police constabulary
Website
Telephone: 101 / 999