Welling United Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person directly connected with the club and is committed to providing a safe environment for all. We recognise that those aged 16/17 years-of-age are legally defined as children and therefore we have a responsibility to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

As such we subscribe to The Football Association’s (The FA) Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.

Click here to read Welling United’s safeguarding policy.

Safeguarding Champion and Club Welfare Officer: Paul Barnes
E: info@wellingunited.com

The FA Safeguarding Children
T: 0845 210 8080 (The FA Safeguarding Children general enquiry line)
E: Safeguarding@theFA.com
W: www.TheFA.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding

Paul Barnes is appointed as the club’s Safeguarding Champion. He will also serve as Club Welfare Officer until the end of the 2024/25 season, with Matt Mein serving as Assistant Club Welfare Officer.