Safeguarding
Chatham Town FC is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all people involved in the club. It accepts its responsibility to assist in the welfare of all people and to safeguard them from poor practice, abuse and bullying.
All individuals within the club – players/members/volunteers/coaches/support staff – have a role and responsibility to help ensure the safety and welfare of adults and children. Chatham Town FC accepts that we are required to fulfil our duty of care, which means that we must do everything that can be reasonably expected of us to help safeguard and protect people from harm, and to act when we suspect that someone is being harmed or, is at risk of harm.
What to do if you have concerns? Organisation members, staff and volunteers are not expected to be an expert in recognition of a safeguarding concern; however, all adults working, volunteering and participating have a duty of care to be vigilant and respond appropriately to suspicions of poor practice, abuse or bullying. They should also respond to any indication of abuse that may be occurring outside of the organisation setting. This does not mean that it is your responsibility to decide if a situation is poor practice, abuse or bullying, but it is your responsibility to report your concerns to the Welfare Officer or Deputy Welfare Officer.
If you cannot contact someone within the organisation or feel that your concerns are not being dealt with properly you can contact safeguarding@kentfa.com, the local authority safeguarding adults team social.services@kent.gov.uk or ACT, the national safeguarding adults organisation www.anncrafttrust.org
Chatham Town Club Welfare Officer: Gary Hake – Email: garyhake@chathamtownfc.com
Deputy Welfare Officer: Kelly Robinson – Email: youth@chathamtownfc.com
Board Safeguarding Champion: Andy Bonneywell – Email: secretary@chathamtownfc.com
CLICK HERE: CTFC Spectator Safeguarding Policy
CLICK HERE: CTFC Safeguarding Risk Assessment Form
CLICK HERE: CTFC Safeguarding Children Policy
