Safeguarding & Welfare

Our Commitment

At Alton FC, every player deserves to enjoy football in a safe, positive, and respectful environment.

We take safeguarding seriously, for children, young people, and adults alike. Our aim is to ensure that everyone involved in our club feels welcome, heard, and protected. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility - players, parents, carers, coaches, volunteers, and spectators all play their part in keeping our club a safe and supportive place to enjoy the game.

If something doesn’t feel right, speak to someone. We are here to listen and to help.

Meet Your Welfare Team

Our Welfare Officers are here to support players, parents, and volunteers across all sections of the club. You can contact them confidentially at any time.

Georgina Timmins Club Welfare Officer Email: [email protected] Phone or text: 07901 833 532

Sam Lay Welfare Officer Email: [email protected] Phone or text: 07786 565 334

How to Raise a Concern

If you ever have a concern about a player, coach, parent, or volunteer – please act. You will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported.

You can:

1. Speak to your team coach or manager.
2. Contact your Welfare Officer (details above).
3. Email [email protected] (checked daily, confidential).
4. Report directly via the FA Safeguarding Portal: Report a Concern to The FA

If at any time you are not able to contact a Welfare Officer or the matter is clearly serious then you can either:

• contact Hampshire FA Safeguarding Team directly on 01256 853012 or [email protected]
• contact The FA Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863 or [email protected]
• call the NSPCC 24 hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 or text 88858 or email [email protected]

If you believe someone is in immediate danger:

• Call 999 (Emergency Services)
• Contact the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Childline (for children): 0800 1111

Remember – you don’t have to be sure that something is wrong to report a concern. If you’re worried, please speak to us.