Safeguarding & policies

Braintree Town Football Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved with the club.

The welfare and protection of children, young people and adults at risk is of paramount importance. We believe everyone has the right to enjoy football free from abuse, bullying, discrimination, harassment and exploitation.

All safeguarding concerns and allegations are taken seriously and should be reported promptly.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child, young person or adult at risk, please report it to the club's designated safeguarding representatives or the appropriate authorities.

Concerns may include suspected abuse, neglect, bullying, inappropriate behaviour or any situation where someone's safety or wellbeing may be at risk.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

If you cannot contact the club's safeguarding representatives, or the matter is particularly serious, you can contact the relevant football safeguarding authorities directly.

Safeguarding Contacts

Club Board Safeguarding Champion

Alan Stuckey

Email: stucky47@icloud.com (opens in a new tab)

Telephone: 07800 886849

Essex County FA — Safeguarding and Welfare

https://www.essexfa.com/safeguarding-and-welfare (opens in a new tab)

The FA Safeguarding Team

Telephone: 0800 169 1863

Email: Safeguarding@TheFA.com (opens in a new tab)

NSPCC Helpline

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

Our Safeguarding Policies

Braintree Town FC has established policies and procedures covering the following areas:

• Safeguarding Children: Protecting children and young people from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

• Adults at Risk: Promoting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of adults who may be vulnerable to harm.

• Anti-Bullying: Preventing and responding to bullying, harassment and cyberbullying.

• Safer Recruitment: Ensuring appropriate recruitment procedures and safeguarding checks for staff and volunteers.

• Whistleblowing: Providing a means of raising concerns about misconduct, inappropriate behaviour or safeguarding failures.

• Safeguarding Risk Assessment: Identifying and managing safeguarding risks across club activities, including matchdays.

The club expects all staff, volunteers, officials and others involved in its activities to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and help maintain a safe environment for everyone.