Club Welfare Officer
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Safeguarding
A calm, clear route if you have a concern. Emergencies first, then the club, then the football authorities and national helplines.
Club safeguarding statement
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Until that club statement is published, Ryde Saints Football Club directs anyone with a concern to the Club Welfare Officer (details below, once completed), Hampshire FA, The FA, the NSPCC and, in an emergency, the police.
Club Welfare Officer
How to report a concern
If you have a concern about the welfare of a child or adult at the club:
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
- Otherwise contact the Club Welfare Officer using the details on this page once they have been published.
- You can also contact Hampshire FA or The FA using the official routes listed below.
- If you cannot reach the club or County FA, contact the NSPCC Helpline.
Do not send safeguarding disclosures to a general club mailing list or social media.
The FA, Hampshire FA, NSPCC and Childline
The links and numbers below are taken from official public sources. Always check the destination page, because contacts and hours can change.
The FA Safeguarding
Email safeguarding@TheFA.com. The FA also publishes 0800 169 1863 on its Safeguarding Children Policy. Always check The FA website for current details.
Hampshire FA safeguarding
County FA safeguarding information is published by Hampshire FA. Email listed on their materials includes safeguarding@hampshirefa.com. Verify current Designated Safeguarding Officer details on the Hampshire FA website before relying on a name or telephone number.
NSPCC Helpline
For adults worried about a child: 0808 800 5000. Hours and email (help@nspcc.org.uk) can change — check nspcc.org.uk. The FA’s reporting guidance also points people to the NSPCC if club or County FA contacts cannot be reached.
Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people: 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk, 24 hours a day.
CEOP
To report online grooming or inappropriate sexual behaviour towards a child, use the CEOP Safety Centre.