Old Wilsonians’ Football Club is committed to prioritising the well-being of all young and vulnerable adults, promoting safeguarding in our club at all times, including all programmes and events we run. We have a number of policies and other statements showing how we run the club, and what we expect of members. In particular, our safeguarding policy strives to minimise risk, deliver a positive football experience for everyone and respond appropriately to all safeguarding concerns/disclosures.

WELFARE OFFICER

Our Welfare Officer is James Sparrow . James looks after all issues concerning safeguarding in respect of young and vulnerable adults. He ensures our management team keeps up-to-date with their DBS checks and other essential training requirements to ensure we provide a safe and inclusive environment. James is the person to contact if you have any concerns about anything you see or hear at the club, or indeed any concern about the safety of any person. James’s details are posted all around the club and you can email him confidentially at james.sparrow1@outlook.com 

If you need urgent help or advice please call 07708 510183 or in an extreme emergency please dial 999.

Here is a full list of our club policies. Each policy can be accessed by following the link. All policies will be reviewed annually

OLD WILSONIANS FOOTBALL CLUB POLICIES

TITLE DOCUMENT LAST AGREED
Safeguarding Policies /Media/OWFC_Safeguarding_Policy_2025-26.pdf 14th February 2026
Code of Conduct /Media/OWFC Code of Conduct (Covid)[5682].docx 14th February 2026
Child Safeguarding /Media/OWFC Child Safeguarding policy[5684].docx 14th February 2026
Anti Bullying /Media/OWFC Anti Bullying Policy[5683].docx 14th February 2026
Vunerable Adults /Media/OWFC Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy[5687].docx 14th February 2026
Digital & Social Media /Media/OWFC_Annex_Digital_SocialMedia.pdf 14th February 2026
Drugs & Alcohol /Media/OWFC Drug and Alcohol Policy[5921].docx 14th February 2026
Photographing and Filming   /Media/OWFC_Annex_Photography_Filming.pdf 14th February 2026
Changing Room Policy /Media/OWFC_Annex_Changing_Rooms_Showers.pdf 14th February 2026
Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policy /Media/OWFC Equalities Policy.docx 14th February 2026
GDPR Policy /Media/OWFC_UK_GDPR_Data_Protection_Policy_2026.pdf 14th February 2026
Trips & Transport Ratios /Media/OWFC_Annex_Trips_Transport_Ratios.pdf 14th February 2026
How to report a Concern /Media/OWFC_How_To_Report_A_Concern.pdf 14th February 2026
Child Exploitation & Online Protection Command (CEOP)

Useful Links

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

checked Feb 2026

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