Approximately 4 million children and young people are involved in football. For the vast majority, this is a positive and memorable time which often leads to lifelong engagement with the game be it as a player, ballboy, official or mascot. But sadly this is not always the case. As such affiliated football remains committed to continuing to raise awareness of safeguarding, developing its support and training across the game, dealing with inappropriate behaviours and promoting best practice. 
Every child or young person, defined as any person under the age of 18, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of everyone involved in football. Football recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by seeking to protect them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.
Affiliated football is therefore committed to working to provide a safe environment for all children and young people to participate in the sport to the best of their abilities, whether involved in grassroots or professional football (FA, 2018)

• Rainford Rangers Junior Football Club Designated Welfare Officer:
Gemma Drury
T: 07922 140763
E: gemma.drury0@gmail.com

• Liverpool County Football Association’s Welfare Officer:
Gordon Johnson
T: 0151 523 4488 ext114
E: Gordon.johnson@liverpoolfa.com 

http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/policy-downloads