The Community Sports Foundation are committed to developing environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected through our Canary Safe standards.
We champion the rights of children, young people and adults at risk and aim to create a supportive culture where their views are heard positively and are acted upon. We seek to empower everyone to confidently share any safeguarding concern or to highlight poor safeguarding practice or behaviour.
Our dedicated Safeguarding Team work in partnership with colleagues, stakeholders and statutory agencies to keep those at risk safe from harms.
The Community Sports Foundation has comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures that align with Norfolk’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership through the NSCP Safer Programme.
The Foundation seeks to actively promote safeguarding within all partnership arrangements.
The cost of living crisis affects everyone and it is important to be aware of risks that may happen alongside the crisis.
The link below provides an overview of some of the risks to be aware of during these times as well as resources that may provide support to those who need it.
Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. If you have a concern about a child, young person or adult at risk please contact the Foundation’s designated safeguarding team via telephone at 07784240099, or by emailing one of our designated safeguarding officers listed below:
Tom Smith – Designated Safeguarding Trustee
Gavin Coe – Senior Safeguarding Manager
Annamarie Mayes – Head of Safeguarding and Compliance Manager
Stevie Bramble – Designated Safeguarding Officer (Football & Education) ([email protected])
Chris Ninham – Football Operations Manager ([email protected])
Jason Dobson – PL Kicks Engagement Officer and Neglect Champion ([email protected])
Rupert Appleton – Youth Engagement Manager ([email protected])
Paul Hunter – Events Manager ([email protected])
Georgia Skipper: People and Recruitment Officer ([email protected])
Sean Dick: Nest Operations Manager ([email protected])
James Fish: Disability Development Officer ([email protected])
Claire Pullen: Welfare and Wellbeing Manager ([email protected])
Asa Saunders: Head of Schools ([email protected])
For Norwich City FC concerns, follow this link to their safeguarding page.
If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk or you cannot contact a club representative you can also contact:
The Police: 999
The NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline (for children & young people): 0800 1111
Premier League: [email protected]
The FA: [email protected]
Norfolk FA: [email protected]
The EFL: [email protected] or call 01772 325490
When you donate a little each month, you will be helping to transform the lives of local people of all ages who need our support – giving them the opportunity to connect with others like them, feel happier and healthier in themselves, and raise their aspirations.
Ready for an adventure? Join us this July for the Three Peaks Challenge and help support the incredible work of the Community Sports Foundation. This is your chance to conquer the UK’s most iconic mountains, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon – all in one unforgettable weekend.
We have Soccer Schools running at venues across Norfolk & Suffolk, and whether participants are new to football, or are already a budding Canary superstar, the Soccer Schools programme has been put together to provide a fun, holiday activity at an affordable price.
As Norwich City Football Club's official charity partner, we help thousands of people every year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk. Our vision is to support, inspire, and improve our community.
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