Heaton Harriers abides by the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct, which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport.

Every club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct either when they join the club as part of the club application process, or when they renew their club membership or UKA licence.

The club committee agrees to implement the Club Safeguarding Code of Conduct, including the implementation of all policies, procedures and regulations for child and adult safeguarding.