Safeguarding and welfare
Every child should enjoy their football and feel safe doing it. If something doesn’t feel right, tell someone.
Our Welfare Officer
Phillip Priestley
Phillip is the person to talk to about any worry about a child at the club, however small. Your message goes to him in confidence.
Message the Welfare OfficerIf you need help right now
- A child is in immediate danger
- Call 999 and ask for the police
- The FA Safeguarding Team
- 0800 169 1863 or Safeguarding@TheFA.com
- NSPCC helpline, for adults
- 0808 800 5000
- Childline, for children and young people
- 0800 1111
The FA’s guidance
We follow the FA’s safeguarding policy and procedures. Rather than rewrite them here, these links go straight to the source:
- The FA: safeguarding in football
- The FA: how to report a concern
- Lancashire FA: safeguarding and welfare
- The Grassroots Code, the FA’s code of conduct for players, parents, spectators and coaches
Photos and names on this website
This website never shows photos of children or children’s names. If you ever see something about your child online that worries you, message our Welfare Officer.