Safeguarding

We have been awarded the Silver Quality Mark by Safeguarding Fundamentals!

In order to achieve this, we had to meet eight requirements set by Safeguarding Fundamentals, whose mission is to set a new standard in child protection and welfare.

Safeguarding Fundamentals was set up by Dr Paul Stewart, an ex England, Tottenham, Man City and Liverpool player who spoke out against the physical and sexual abuse he endured as a youngster and Antonia Noble, a Barrister and safeguarding specialist.

Find out more about our Safeguarding procedures and practices below:

Safeguarding and Club Welfare Officer

Sarah King, Safeguarding Officer at Cambridge United

My name is Sarah King and I am the Safeguarding and Club Welfare Officer at Cambridge United...

The role of the Club Welfare Officer is to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all individuals associated with the Club, particularly those who are under the age of 18 or who are considered vulnerable.

They maintain safeguarding principles, creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. Duties of the welfare officer include implementing child protection policies, ensuring that safer recruitment checks are carried out before staff begin working for the club and providing support to staff, players and parents on various welfare matters.

Safeguarding Organisational Chart

		Mike Davey CUFC Board representatives					Jim Hill Cambridge United Foundation Trustee
		Alex Tunbridge Senior Safeguarding Club Manager					Vicky Neal Foundation Senior Safeguarding Manager
Sophie Hankin Academy Safeguarding Officer	Ethan Foster First Team Safeguarding Officer	Rich Cooksley Matchday Safeguarding Officer	Janet Mills Head of HR and People	Sarah King Safeguarding Officer	Bonham Harper Youth Development Safeguarding Officer	Charlotte Crisp Women's Safeguarding Officer	Mel Brasher Foundation Safeguarding Officer
Academy staff and players	First Team staff and players	Matchday	Club staff	All staff, volunteers and supporters	YD staff and players	Women's staff and players	Foundation Staff