Safeguarding and support

We acknowledge that everyone who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice discrimination and abuse in all its forms.

Please see our accountability statement here.

Clapton Community Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members.

Please see here our safeguarding policy for open age adult football.

We subscribe to The Football Association’s (The FA) Safeguarding Children – Policy and Procedures.

If you would like to speak to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) or welfare officers please see below.

If you have any concerns, queries or worries about any adult or child at Clapton CFC, please contact:

  • If it regarding a child there is a 24 hour FA/NSPCC safeguarding advice line: 0808 800 5000
  • In an emergency you might decide to call 999

Last update: 1 February 2024