SAFEGUARDING

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Cardiff City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults who engage in Club organised activities.  Whether it is at the Stadium, the Academy or the CCFC Community and Education Foundation, the Club will strive to keep children and vulnerable adults safe and free from harm.
The Club takes its responsibilities seriously in this area and we are committed to:

• Getting the right people involved through safe recruitment and training;
• Creating a safe environment for all visitors, participants and staff;
• Having and promoting clear systems to deal with any issues or concerns.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures

The Club has in place comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures for all staff and volunteers, which meet the requirements of The Premier League Rules, The FA Safeguarding Children Rules and Government legislation. The Club adheres to Affiliated Football’s policies and procedures for safeguarding. For further information, click here.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and volunteers have a duty to safeguard the welfare of children and other vulnerable groups. If you require a full version of the club's Safeguarding policies, you can contact the Club Safeguarding Manager (see contact details below).

If you have a concern

Cardiff City Football Club has a number of people trained and ready to deal with matters of abuse, harassment or bullying involving vulnerable groups. If you have a concern about your own safety or the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable adult who engages in Club activities, you can speak to one of the Safeguarding Team:

Safeguarding Manager
- Helen Kay – T: 02920 643787
                    M: 07872 147351
                    E: safeguarding@cardiffcityfc.co.uk

Safeguarding Officers
- Matthew Griffiths – Academy – E: Matt.Griffiths@cardiffcityfc.co.uk
                                                   M: 07872 147436
   
- Joel Hutton – Community & Education Foundation – E: joel.hutton@cardiffcityfc.co.uk
                                                                            M: 07580 380387


- Tessa Evans – Commercial – E: tessa.evans@cardiffcityfc.co.uk
                                               M: 07730 143556


If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable adult you can also contact:

The Police/Ambulance Service – dial 999
The NSPCC Child Line – 08001111

Cardiff Social Care Services

Children’s Access Point – 029 2053 6490 (office hours)
Protection of Vulnerable Adults – 029 2053 6436 (office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 029 2078 8570 (out of office hours)