Please note that since the issuing of the 11th June 2021 statement below, the KUGB has published a new statement on Andy Sherry, dated 6th November 2025:
Mr Sherry retired from the organisation in 2021, however in the interest of transparency, the KUGB are issuing the following statement:
Mr Sherry’s previous convictions from March 2024 were quashed by the Court of Appeal and a retrial was ordered.
On 30th October 2025, Mr Sherry was found not guilty of all charges.
Executive Committee
This was the statement published on 11th June 2021:
Dear Members,
As some of you may be aware, an article was published in the Daily Mail today regarding the former chair and chief instructor of the organisation, Andy Sherry.
We would like to reassure members that the KUGB’s safeguarding procedures were engaged immediately as soon as this matter was drawn to our attention. The police were involved from the outset and we have been assisting them with their investigation at every stage. Whilst no arrest or charges have been made, the KUGB have been in close liaison with the investigating officer throughout this period. We have taken appropriate action regarding safeguarding measures in accordance with advice from the authorities and in order to protect our members.
Due to the nature of the police investigation, we will be adhering to the confidentiality policy set out by the police. However, the KUGB will continue to assist the police in their investigation and maintain an open line of communication with its members, where possible.
The KUGB regards the safety of our members, in particular the safety of children and young people, to be paramount and to this end continuously review our policies and procedures.
