"The AAIAC Committee are pleased to support this important campaign as staying safe in the great outdoors is important to us as instructors and participants. We often expose ourselves as professionals in the outdoors for long periods of time and demonstrating great skin protection to our customers and being able to provide them with information is very helpful."

"Active Cumbria recognise the importance of keeping young people safe from the effects of the sun, and the important role that sports coaches and activity providers can also play in keeping children safe. As such, we are delighted to support the Melanoma Fund in their campaign to promote the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"Active Partnership’s work collaboratively with local partners to help make an active lifestyle the social norm for everyone. We are pleased to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code to help ensure children stay safe when participating in sport and physically activity."

"For over 40 years, Activity Alliance’s events programme has been enabling disabled people to reap the physical and mental health benefits of being active. The importance of exercise is clear, as is sun safety. We have a duty of care to keep all children and young people safe from the sun, while they enjoy being active outdoors. We support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and will work with them to make sure sun protection is at the top of the everyone’s agenda."

"Our role is to give assurance that activity providers are following good safety management practice; so we welcome the introduction of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code which will help ensure that young people can experience exciting and stimulating activities outdoors whilst being protected from the negative effects of the sun."

"All4KidsUK.com is a proud supporter of Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. As a directory of children’s services and products including outdoor activities we are passionate about raising awareness of the importance of safe guarding children in the sun."

"We want young people to be able to access our sport and enjoy taking part in archery safely. Archery GB is delighted to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code – it is important we do what we can to encourage archers to protect themselves as they enjoy shooting outdoors."

"Taking part in adventurous activities outdoors should be an essential part of growing up. Members of the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres are committed to providing these opportunities and raising the awareness of young people about how to carry on doing them safely and enjoyably for years to come. We are proud to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"Everyone working with children and young people has a duty of care to ensure that they are able to enjoy outdoor physical activity whilst being protected from the harmful effects of the sun. It is important that we all ensure that young people know how to enjoy fun in the sun safely , which is why afPE is supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"The Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) is an active supporter of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and recognises the importance of keeping children and young people safe from the sun. The long term benefits of being proactive ensure that people stay healthy longer and continue to enjoy outdoor activities and sports throughout their adult lives. We actively support educating children early how important it is protecting themselves in the sun at all times."

"Brighton & Hove is a city that benefits from visitors in search of the sun and the sea. However, melanoma, a cancer directly linked to adverse exposure to the sun is the cancer that is predicted to increase most in the next few years, with an estimated increase of 36% between 2007 and 2023.

Staying safe in the sun from an early age is the best way to reduce the risk, and parents and children should all be aware of the simple steps they can take to enjoy the sun safely. Brighton & Hove City Council supports the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and the efforts of the Melanoma Fund in promoting it."

"The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) members provide over 3.25 million activity days to over 1.4 one million customers every year. The 4000+ instructors and activity leaders are all aware of the risks of sun safety and in helping young people keep themselves safe by following the advice in the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. Our members will ensure that everyone we work with treats sun protection as an integral part of their outdoor activity."

"The British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine is proud to support the OKSSC initiative. Physical activity is important to your health and well-being. The OKSSC is an important, free downloadable resource that provides information to adults and children on how to better protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun whilst being physically active outdoors."

"British Blind Sport is proud to support The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. We believe that sun safety is an important message to communicate, particularly for summer sports, supporting the health of competitors, coaches and spectators alike."

"As an outdoor recreation activity and sport, British Canoeing is delighted to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, which raises awareness of the importance of being safe in the sun."

"We are pleased to be supporting such a worthwhile cause. The success of riders such as Geraint Thomas and Laura Kenny have inspired young people nationwide to get on their bikes and give cycling a go. While this is fantastic news for our sport, we want to ensure that young people are safe and fully protected from the sun when taking part in physical activity. Raising awareness of these issues is absolutely vital and providing tool kits for parents with advice while also encouraging children to take responsibility for their own health should go a long way towards protecting young people."

"When children are outdoors having fun around horses, the last thing on their mind is sun protection. This is why The British Horse Society supports The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. By following the Code, BHS Approved Centres and Clubs and Registered Instructors can help ensure the children they teach stay safe in the sun."

"We are pleased to be supporting such a worthwhile cause. The success of riders such as Geraint Thomas and Laura Kenny have inspired young people nationwide to get on their bikes and give cycling a go. While this is fantastic news for our sport, we want to ensure that young people are safe and fully protected from the sun when taking part in physical activity. Raising awareness of these issues is absolutely vital and providing tool kits for parents with advice while also encouraging children to take responsibility for their own health should go a long way towards protecting young people."

"It is really important for outdoor types to be aware of the dangers of the sun - especially ginger ones! Whether I'm out climbing in Great Britain or the Alps, sun protection is an essential item of kit that I never leave out."

"As a governing body supporting the family orientated outdoor lifestyle sport of water skiing and wakeboarding (and associated disciplines), British Water Ski & Wakeboard are happy to support any campaign that can raise awareness for the importance of sun protection."

"We all love making the most of the sunshine while on holiday, but many of us will have been affected by skin cancer – either personally or through a loved one. It's important to remain conscious of the need to protect our skin and we're delighted to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code to help raise awareness of the issues."

"Club Hub UK is excited to be working with Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. As an award winning kids activities directory with thousands of sport related kids clubs listed we know how important it is to raise awareness of sun protection to children. We will be promoting this important code to the kids activity providers signed up on our website and app and look forward to working with Michelle to introduce more partners and supporters."

"Coach Unlimited works with hundreds of primary school children every week, educating them about health through physical activity, so why not extend this to educating about the importance of sun protection? As a mother of two young, sporty, outdoor loving boys I am only surprised that this kind of education initiative for outdoor kids hasn't been something we all considered long before now."

"Here at Coachwise we help organisations develop sport. We also understand sport, inside out and really see the relevance for this great new initiative. We support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and will be working with them to ensure everyone we work with treats sun protection as an integral part of their summer activity."

"As more schools offer frequent learning outside the classroom opportunities to engage learners and raise attainment, it is vital that schools and providers of learning outside the classroom consider sensible and proportionate measures to ensure pupils are protected from the sun. We believe that the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code is a useful tool to keep children safe from the sun when learning and playing outdoors."

"The Child Protection in Sport Unit supports the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code which provides useful tips for those working with young people involved in outdoor activities to ensure they are adequately protected from the harmful effects of the sun."

"With 300,000 young people going on expedition every year and braving all types of weather for their DofE Award, it’s important that they and their Leaders are aware of sun safety, taking the right equipment on their trip and making sure they’re protected, even when it’s cloudy. The DofE is delighted to be supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"There can be no doubt that research illustrates quite clearly the need to support children and the wider population to enjoy the benefits of a healthy outdoor lifestyle. The advantages of physical activity from a very early age are well known. However exposure to outdoor sports and pursuits can bring with it risks. A major issue is over-exposure to direct and indirect sunlight. Strong rays can cause skin irritations and burning in the short-term but can also lead to more serious problems in later life.

We at England Athletics wish to support and encourage a complete healthy lifestyle for the nation and particularly all athletes young and old. With this in mind we thoroughly endorse the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. This Code will help protect our future generations as they appreciate the pleasure physical activity can bring whilst safeguarding them."

"England Netball are pleased to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code as we recognise the importance of sun safety to the safe participation in netball when played outdoors. We want to support by raising awareness amongst the many thousands who play and enjoy our sport."

"The ECB welcomes all steps to promote a better understanding of the importance of sun protection and maintaining good skin health in young people. Although Melanoma is still relatively rare, it is unfortunately becoming increasingly common and is one of the most common cancers in young people. As many as 2,000 people die every year in the UK due to melanoma and some of the most important causes are preventable including reducing sunburn and sun exposure.

Professional cricketers often spend their most vulnerable years as junior and professional cricketers, exposed to much higher UV radiation level than the normal population and thus the earlier they learn to prevent skin damage from UV radiation the better."

"Parks and green spaces are proven to help people stay physically and mentally well; places where we can all move, breathe, run and play. Fields in Trust want everyone to love their local park or green space and staying safe in the sun is vital. Whether exploring nature, enjoying play or being active through sport, sun safety is an important part of appreciating our parks and green spaces. Fields in Trust are delighted to support the OK Sun Safety Code."

"Field Studies Council is proud to be supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code campaign in 2019. As the leading provider of outdoor education, we understand the importance of balancing risk and the benefits of learning outside with the appropriate measures of protection in place to help safeguard the children in our care."

"Our aim is to embody our values through our everyday actions, helping us work towards our mission - providing a "game changing recruitment" experience, to our clients and candidates alike. Our sector is sport, and we will ensure that all our members understand that getting OK Accredited should be a part of their safeguarding commitment to young people."

"Whilst playing golf, children and young people can spend a considerable amount of time outside enjoying the sunshine, but it's important that they are aware of the associated risks and know how to take the necessary precautions. This campaign will help to raise awareness, which is why we are giving it our support."

"ISA is an association of over 500 members, leading the best independent schools in the world, working together to put children at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a supporter of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. This support will help improve the provision of sun protection of all our members who work outdoors with children."

"The Institute exists to develop good practice in outdoor learning. Ensuring appropriate levels of safety management is an important element of good practice so we whole heartedly support The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. We recommend all outdoor learning practitioners draw guidance from the code to ensure children can benefit from outdoor learning activity with whilst being protected from the negative effects of direct sun light."

"Embedding the principles of safeguarding young people is a commitment made by Kent Sport and shared by partners. Through Kent School Games, our flagship partnership programme, Kent Sport has an opportunity to raise awareness of the harmful effects of the sun, and to lead by example by ensuring that messages about the importance of sun safety, are incorporated within our events."

"The Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre (LOPC) is a strong supporter of Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. As a provider of Outdoor Activities all year round for School Visits, an After School Club, Holiday Schemes, Youth Groups, Individuals & Families and Corporate sessions, we see some 30,00 visitors a year. Encouraging regular use of Sunscreen to help protect against harmful UV rays is an important message that we support. With more than 1:2 people now diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime (Cancer Research UK: Jan 2018), we support Cancer initiatives such as the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code to try to reduce this statistic. Stay Sun Safe!"

"Our mission is to help inspire more people to be physically active. Londoners of all ages, including young people, often take part in sport and physical activity outdoors. Being aware of sun safety is key to ensuring the care and well-being of young people participating outdoors. That’s why we have pledged our support to the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and will promote and advocate the campaign through our networks across the capital."

"The LTA ensures all children, young people and adults are safeguarded in tennis and encourage a positive and enjoyable experience. Tennis is a great sport which runs year round and can expose all of our players to the sun. That is why we are supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code which will empower all of our coaches, officials, players and volunteers in British Tennis to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun whilst enjoying their sport.

We will be supporting the campaign throughout our sport by educating clubs and coaches to support children and young people in thinking about how they can best protect themselves whilst playing tennis, simple messages such as applying adequate sun screen frequently, wearing caps and hats whilst playing and having adequate drink and shade breaks will help to protect our players whilst they enjoy the great game of tennis."

"As climbing, walking and mountain leaders, members of the Mountain Training Association know how important it is that kids understand the dangers of the sun, especially in the mountains and whilst enjoying outdoor activities. Good education will allow young people to grow into sun wise adults. We want to be part of this legacy and as such fully support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code is a fantastic initiative, and one North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership is keen to support and adopt. Raising awareness of the risks of prolonged sun exposure and educating young people on the importance of sun safety enhances our overriding aim of encouraging lifelong participation in health promoting activity."

"The Outdoor Council promotes outdoor learning, recreation and development training for young people. There are huge benefits in young people actively engaging in the outdoor environment and to do so safely as part of a high quality provision is one of our key aims. The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code supports us in this key aim and we are proud to promote the Code amongst our membership."

"We welcome the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code which will help parents and schools to encourage children to experience the benefits of getting outdoors more, while knowing that they are appropriately protected."

"The Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools (PADSIS) is delighted to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. The start of the summer term is a key time to remind and raise awareness to teachers, parents and pupils of the potential dangers from the sun. Good habits learned from an early age are ones that stick. We advocate spending more time outdoors for children, and taking sensible recommended precautions goes hand in hand with that."

"The Pony Club is supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and we will be encouraging all our Branches and Centres to follow the guidelines and become accredited. It important that those who take part in horse riding are aware that they should be sun protected, and we hope that our involvement will help to instil the good habits at an early age, that last a life time."

"Professional cricketers know the dangers of over-exposing their skin to the sun, and make sure they apply sun block, and also take advantage of the skin checks organised on their behalf by the PCA. We are happy to continue our support to this important campaign."

"We are proud to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. In our capacity to encourage children to be physically active and battle obesity, we feel it’s important to exercise outdoors whilst ensuring their skin is properly protected from the sun. With this initiative we will educate and raise awareness of sun protection to help reduce the growing concern of melanoma."

"Public Health Wales is happy to support any initiative that works to reduce rates of skin cancer. Each year around 700 people in Wales are diagnosed with malignant melanoma, so getting children to stay sun-safe from an early age can help protect them for life. Getting the message across about how we should behave in the sun, like seeking shade in the middle of the day, wearing high factor sun cream, and keeping it topped up every two hours, is important. This resource will contribute to the work being done across Wales to reduce skin cancer rates."

"Rounders is a traditional British sport, played in the garden or the park, so supporting The Melanoma Fund in their bid to raise awareness of sun safety was an obvious partnership. As the NGB for the sport, tasked to get more people playing Rounders, it is important that information on sun safety is available for anyone who visits our website for advice or support. Increasing awareness is a significant step towards reducing the risk of melanoma in later life and that is something everyone can be proactive about."

"The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been the leading organisation in the UK promoting gardening for over 200 years. Through its Campaign for School Gardening, over 38,000 schools and groups are supported in setting up a garden encouraging over six million children to learn about the joys of growing first-hand. The RHS feels it is vital that children are protected from the damage caused by the sun and is delighted to endorse the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is pleased to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. It is a great initiative to highlight the importance of sun safety which will be recognised in the RFU’s Rugby Safe campaign. Rugby Safe aims to increase awareness and understanding of the many different aspects of player welfare, it provides information, guidance and signposting on many relevant topics. The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code will provide useful information, tools and tips on sun protection and good practice for players, parents, coaches and others involved in the game."

"Scottish Golf is the national governing body for the sport of golf in Scotland. Based at the Home of Golf in St Andrews, we provide support to Scotland’s affiliated 587 golf clubs, representing and adding value to our golf club members. We are proud to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and want to ensure young people understand the risks of prolonged sun exposure and how to stay safe when outdoors playing golf."

"Solar Buddies sun cream applicator helps children apply sun cream easily and effectively whilst in school or during any outdoor activities. By working with the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code we can teach our children the key steps to staying safe in the sun and bring awareness on a wider scale."

"Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is the County Sports Partnership for the sub-region. We work with a variety of local and national partners to deliver services and programmes to increase participation in sport and physical activity. We are proud to be associated with the Melanoma Fund and will actively promote the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety code to clubs, coaches and participants throughout our area as we recognise the risk of prolonged and / or regular exposure to the sun whilst taking part in sport."

"Encouraging children and young people to play and be active in the great outdoors is one of the top priorities for the sport and recreation sector. Vital to this is that they are kept safe from sun exposure. We’re delighted to back the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and fully support the efforts being made to raise sun safety awareness, while encouraging an active lifestyle for our children."

"Sport Northern Ireland recognises and promotes the benefits of getting outdoors and being active all year round. It is important that this is done responsibly and that means we all need to be aware of the risk of too much exposure to the sun and the damage that this can do to our skin - no matter if it's summer or winter sun. Sport NI is delighted to be working with the Melanoma Fund to raise awareness of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"At sports coach UK we are happy to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code; the new, free resource bank and accreditation mark which puts the protection of children from the harmful effects of the sun while enjoying outdoor physical activity at the heart of their scheme."

"The benefits of being outdoors and active on a Sports Leaders UK course are many and we encourage everyone to stay safe in the sun."

"Suffolk Sport and the Suffolk PE and Sport Network (SPESN) believe that the welfare and safety of children taking part in sport and physical activity is of paramount importance. One of the many ways we can protect children is by raising awareness of the harmful effects of the sun and promoting the importance of sun protection whilst children enjoy physical activity outside. We are therefore proud to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code (OKSSC); the only sun protection campaign designed to help sports coaches and outdoor activity leaders safeguard children in their care. "

"Swim Safe was launched in 2013 by Swim England and the RNLI to help children learn how to stay safe in and around open water across the UK. We know children love being on the beach, in the sea and around pools on summer holidays, so Swim Safe fully backs the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, ensuring everyone at our sessions has the necessary sun protection to keep them safe. We encourage parents and carers of youngsters to make sure sunscreen is applied at least half an hour before the session starts and is rubbed in well. It’s especially important to reapply sunscreen after the sessions as young skin can burn easily even on a cloudy day. Our swimming teachers, lifeguards and volunteers all support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code."

"Twenty20 Cricket Company is proud to be an official supporter of the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and the great work of the Melanoma Fund. The health and safety of the children we coach and teach is equally as important as learning the game and developing their skills. Given the majority of our activities are outdoors, the importance of sun protection is always a key consideration for the well-being of our participants, and we look forward to reinforcing the messages with the OK Code during our schools coaching sessions and our summer holiday cricket camps."

"We at ukactive wholeheartedly support The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. We want to encourage all children to lead active and healthy lifestyles, which should of course include activities outside. However, we also know how important it is to ensure they are properly protected from the dangers of the sun whilst playing outdoors."

"As the representative body for sport in Wales, we believe that keeping those who take part in our activities safe is paramount. With incidence of skin cancer on the rise, we are delighted to support the Outdoor Kids Safety Code and welcome the campaign to raise awareness of the need for children in sport and organised outdoor activity to wear sun protection."

"We fully support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code to raise awareness about sun protection and support the research drive in the fight against melanoma."