Every club in the county should have received an invitation to the system. Clubs that sign up to the System can also take advantage of the ECB’s free public liability insurance offer through Howden Insurance.

On the portal, clubs must provide details of individuals who fill a variety of key roles, including Club Safeguarding Officers, coaches, and captains, and ensure they are appropriately qualified.

The Safe Hands Management System is another tool that clubs can use to show to their members and the larger community that they support and promote a safe game.

If you have any questions about SHMS or if your club would like access to the portal, please contact Richard Evans.

Benefits of using Safe Hands Management System

  • It provides a secure platform for you to store and manage all your Club information in one easy and accessible place
  • It’s integrated into other ECB databases so information is updated in a timely manner
  • Shows your club is committed to making cricket a safe sport for all
  • Requirement to access ECB funding
  • Your club is entitled to free Public Liability insurance through Howdens on completion of an Insurance Risk Assessment accessed through SHMS.
  • Direct access to the ECB Customer Support team through a dedicated Help Centre

Club Safeguarding Requirements

  • All clubs with junior sections and any club playing in a match where under 18’s are present in open age cricket must meet safeguarding standards. ​​
  • The club must adhere to the ECB Safe Hands Policy and Procedures. ​​
  • Each club must have a trained and vetted Club Safeguarding Officer.
  • All adults who work/supervise children at the club have must have a current ECB DBS check in place. ​​
  • All adults who work/supervise children in cricket must have undertaken the appropriate ECB training. ​​

Richard Evans Club Development Officer – If you have any questions or queries about the Safe Hands Management System, please fill out the form above and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.