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 |
checked Feb 2026 |
