All organisations participating in the Festival take steps to ensure that you can participate in their activities safely.

It's important that you follow their instructions, or any guidance provided to you when registering for or participating in a Festival event or activity  

Exercising with care

Regular physical activity is vital for good physical, social and emotional health. While there's a risk of injury with any type of physical activity, the benefits of staying active far outweigh the risks.

To help you identify if you may have an increased risk when participating in physical activity use the following checklist.

Questions for taking part in active events

Activities delivered within the festival are led by suitably trained and qualified instructors who can support you to participate safely in their activities. Follow their instructions and let them know if you have any concerns.  

Here are some general guidelines you can follow to help you stay safe while exercising:  

  • whenever you’re exercising, do so at your own pace and only if you feel well enough
  • make sure you warm up before doing any physical activity, online classes should include a warm-up - if you're running or walking start at a slow pace and build your speed slowly  
  • if you experience any pain, discomfort, lightheadedness, dizziness or sickness while exercising stop and seek professional advice
  • drink water to help you stay hydrated before, during and after exercise
  • plan some time to rest following vigorous activity to help your body recover
  • do not exercise if your doctor or other medical professional has told you not to

To find out more about any controls in place at an activity before you attend contact the activity provider directly using the details in the event listing.

Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

 Organisations registering for TAKEPART who provide regulated activities have confirmed there are controls in place to ensure the safeguarding of people participating in their activities. These controls include DBS checks for relevant staff and volunteers as part of their recruitment processes.  

 Safeguarding is everybody’s business. If you have concerns about an individual you can report these by following the steps below.

Report safeguarding concerns about an adult

If you have a safeguarding concern about a vulnerable adult in Brighton send an email to the safeguarding hub at Brighton and Hove City Council’s Health and Adult Social Care at hascsafeguardinghub@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

Report a safeguarding concern online.

If you have concerns that someone may have care and support needs then contact Access Point:

However, if it's an emergency, stay safe and phone 999.

If you think a crime has taken place, but it's not an emergency, phone Sussex Police on 101.  

Report safeguarding concerns about a child

Contact the Front Door for Families (previously the MASH) if you suspect or believe a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, including any form of mistreatment or abuse, or if you are concerned about your own behaviour and need advice or support:

You can also use the Online Referral Form to make a Child Protection Referral to the Front Door for Families.

Raise a concern about an activity at the Festival

 To raise a concern about an activity taking place at the Festival: