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1. FCFC Allegations vs. Volunteers
FCFC Allegations vs. Volunteers v2023/24
FORMBY COMMUNITY FC
ALLEGATIONS VS. VOLUNTEERS
Any allegation against a Formby Community FC (FCFC) volunteer should be reported immediately.
Key Contacts
FCFC Chair
Daniel Green
djg_football@outlook.com
Welfare Officer
Charlie Hayward
FCFC-safeguarding@outlook.com
Any allegation against a volunteer should be reported immediately.
!Important!
If the allegation is vs. FCFC’s Chair and/or Welfare Officer, please contact FCFC’s Secretary and/or another member of the Committee. Otherwise, all allegations to the Chair or Welfare Officer.
The Procedure
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When an allegation against a volunteer is received, we will take the matter seriously and keep an open mind.
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Make a written record of the allegation using the words of the person who made the allegation (including time, date and location etc). This will be signed and dated.
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Contact the Secretary and/or Committee member if the concerns are about the Chair and/or Welfare Officer.
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If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), their views and wishes (if known) will also be recorded.
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If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), we will not make any decision(s) without discussing the concern with Liverpool County FA’s Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
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If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), we reserve the right to share all recorded information with Liverpool County FA’s DSO.
Investigation & Outcome
FCFC, will take the appropriate disciplinary action where it is deemed necessary. This may include suspension from the club.
In the event that the concern relates to CYP and/or AAR, FCFC (with the support and guidance of Liverpool County FA) will carefully consider whether the circumstances warrant
FCFC Allegations vs. Volunteers v2023/24
a person being suspended from contact with CYP/AAR or whether alternative arrangements can be put in place.
Any outcome decided upon will be communicated with the individual concerned in a timely manner and any team(s)/club(s)/league(s) involved will also be informed as necessary.
In situations where the person is deemed to be an immediate risk to CYP/AAR or there is evidence of a criminal offence, or even if there is no such evidence, it may be necessary to involve law enforcement agencies.
FORMBY COMMUNITY FC
ALLEGATIONS VS. VOLUNTEERS
Any allegation against a Formby Community FC (FCFC) volunteer should be reported immediately.
Key Contacts
FCFC Chair
Daniel Green
djg_football@outlook.com
Welfare Officer
Charlie Hayward
FCFC-safeguarding@outlook.com
Any allegation against a volunteer should be reported immediately.
!Important!
If the allegation is vs. FCFC’s Chair and/or Welfare Officer, please contact FCFC’s Secretary and/or another member of the Committee. Otherwise, all allegations to the Chair or Welfare Officer.
The Procedure
▪
When an allegation against a volunteer is received, we will take the matter seriously and keep an open mind.
▪
Make a written record of the allegation using the words of the person who made the allegation (including time, date and location etc). This will be signed and dated.
▪
Contact the Secretary and/or Committee member if the concerns are about the Chair and/or Welfare Officer.
▪
If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), their views and wishes (if known) will also be recorded.
▪
If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), we will not make any decision(s) without discussing the concern with Liverpool County FA’s Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
▪
If the concern is about Children & Young People (CYP) and/or Adult At Risk (AAR), we reserve the right to share all recorded information with Liverpool County FA’s DSO.
Investigation & Outcome
FCFC, will take the appropriate disciplinary action where it is deemed necessary. This may include suspension from the club.
In the event that the concern relates to CYP and/or AAR, FCFC (with the support and guidance of Liverpool County FA) will carefully consider whether the circumstances warrant
FCFC Allegations vs. Volunteers v2023/24
a person being suspended from contact with CYP/AAR or whether alternative arrangements can be put in place.
Any outcome decided upon will be communicated with the individual concerned in a timely manner and any team(s)/club(s)/league(s) involved will also be informed as necessary.
In situations where the person is deemed to be an immediate risk to CYP/AAR or there is evidence of a criminal offence, or even if there is no such evidence, it may be necessary to involve law enforcement agencies.