Parkour UK is appalled by the offences admitted by Callum Powell at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 7 May. There can be no such place for this abhorrent behaviour, and our thoughts are with all those affected.
We condemn any action which abuses positions of power and influence to exploit the vulnerable. Safeguarding is fundamental to our sport, and we take our responsibilities in this area seriously. We remind all who are involved in Parkour that they can contact our safeguarding team to report or discuss any issues or concerns within the community confidentially via this form on our website, this can be done completely anonymously.
Report a concern (safeguarding)
Parkour UK believe everyone should be able to participate in our sport safely. We remain committed to parkour being a safe and welcoming environment for all ages, genders and abilities.
While Callum Powell has no affiliation with Parkour UK, we know this news is deeply upsetting for many people across our community. It is a stark reminder of the importance of constant vigilance and continued action around safeguarding for all those associated with our sport.
Our website features a section dedicated to safe sport, safeguarding guidance, and support resources, including information about our work with the NSPCC. This can be found by searching ‘Parkour UK Safe Sport’ or via the link below
parkour.uk/about/safe-sport/safeguarding-for-children
In the coming weeks we will continue to review our safeguarding practices, listen to our community, and work with partners and members to identify further steps we can take to continue to champion and drive safety and welfare across the sport.
Should you have thoughts, concerns, or suggestions about how our community can continue improving safeguarding and support within our sport, please contact any member of the Parkour UK team or email info@parkour.uk.
