Welfare Policies and Contact

Walsham Le Willows Youth Football operates under the policies and procedures of both the National FA and Suffolk FA. The detailed policies are listed below:

Welfare Officer

The role of the Welfare Officer is an important one in our Club – making sure that we operate safely as a Club and offer support to both children and parents as they participate in football activities.

Our Welfare Officer is Karen Evans, and she can be contacted directly via email here.

Should you need to speak directly to either Suffolk FA or the National FA Safeguarding Team, their contact details are:

Suffolk FA

Contact a member of Suffolk FA staff – Hayley Chart, Richard Neal, Matt Stebbings or James Morley

Tel: 01449 616606 (option 2) (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Report your concerns to Suffolk FA click here

The FA

By emailing The FA Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@TheFA.com; 

If urgent and you cannot contact your club, league or County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline for expert advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk; 

If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police or Children’s Social Care in your area.