The club aims to promote the sport of gliding, and its activities are focused on aviation. It is the policy of the club to provide a healthy and safe environment for its members, and to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that no person is exposed to health and safety risks as a result of the Club’s activities.

Operation of the Club is governed by the British Gliding Association (BGA) with the approval of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the national regulating body. The BGA issues Operational Regulations and Recommended Practices for the instruction and guidance of clubs, to ensure their safe operation.

Amongst the officers of the Club, the Safety Officer is responsible for health and safety matters.

Safety is the responsibility of every club member, and co-operation and communication between members is vital. Safety in connection with aircraft is maintained, monitored and investigated by the BGA on behalf of the CAA. All aircraft must have current certificates of airworthiness, renewed annually, and all aircraft are closely inspected daily before they are flown.

All pilots responsible for the use of aircraft are trained to set standards, and must be in current practice. Flying safety is the responsibility of the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI). The CFI delegates the daily operation to be monitored by a duty instructor whose responsibilities include the maintenance of safe operations, both on the ground and in the air. Pilot training follows a BGA syllabus, which carries a heavy emphasis on safe flying and safety awareness.

In the event of an accident, the Club has procedures that ensure that the emergency services can act with the minimum delay and the most accurate information. All accidents and incidents are reported to the BGA, and all accidents are investigated. Certain accidents are investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions (DETR). In all cases, reports are disseminated by the BGA so that as many pilots as possible can learn from the unfortunate errors of others.

Although a voluntary organisation, with no paid employees, the Club adheres to the general principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974.

Skilled activities are only undertaken by skilled individuals or by pupils under supervision.

Fuel storage and delivery is in accordance with required standards.

The Club provides the recommended number of fire extinguishers that are regularly maintained, and comprehensive First Aid kits that are replenished as required.

The Club is anxious to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the safety of young persons when present on the airfield and/or taking part in club activities. A Child Protection Policy is in place and contained within the Club Rules.

Each year a number of lectures and presentations containing safety-related information are held for the benefit of Club members.