Last updated: 21 September 2026
The Change Experience 2026 welcomes children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Their safety comes first — above programs, schedules, and convenience. This policy sits alongside our Code of Conduct and Health & Safety pages.
Anyone under 18, and any adult who — through illness, disability, or circumstance — may be less able to protect themselves. Parents and guardians remain responsible for the children in their care at all times; our team’s role is to add layers of safety, not replace supervision.
Event media may include crowd scenes. Close-up photography or filming of an identifiable child is only used with a parent or guardian’s permission. Tell any team member on the day if you do not want your child featured, and alert us if you see concerning photography — see also Photography & recording in the Code of Conduct.
Act immediately if a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk: tell the nearest team member or the safeguarding lead, or — for police, ambulance, or fire in the UAE — call 999, 998, or 997. Afterwards, or for non-urgent concerns, email [email protected]. Reports are handled discreetly and shared only with those who need to know, which may include venue security or the authorities where the law requires it.
Written records of safeguarding disclosures are kept securely, limited to what is necessary to act and follow up, and handled under our Privacy Policy. If you report a concern, we will tell you what happens next as far as confidentiality allows.
