SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in Foundation organised activities.


Whether engaging in activities at the Stadium, the House of Sport or out in the community, the Foundation will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm.


The Foundation takes its responsibilities seriously in this area and we are committed to:

• Getting the right people involved through safe recruitment and training.

• Creating a safe environment for all visitors, participants and staff.

• Having and promoting clear systems to deal with any issues or concerns.


Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policies and Procedures

The Foundation has in place comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures for all staff and volunteers, which meet the requirements of The Premier League rules, The Football League's guidance on safeguarding children and young people, The FA safeguarding children rules and Government legislation. Cardiff City Football Club and Cardiff City FC Community Foundation adheres to Affiliated Football’s policies and procedures for safeguarding. For further information, click here.


Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and volunteers have a duty to safeguard the welfare of children and other vulnerable groups. If you require a full version of the Foundation’s Safeguarding policies, you can contact the Foundation’s Safeguarding Lead (see contact details below).



Safeguarding Contacts


Cardiff City FC Community Foundation

Safeguarding Lead
Name Caryl Rowlands
Job Title Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager
Contact Number 02920231212 & 07487846497
Email Caryl.Rowlands@cardiffcityfc.org.uk
Head of Safeguarding - Cardiff City FC
Name Robert Cronick
Job Title Head of Safeguarding
Contact Number 07872 147351
Email rob.cronick@cardiffcityfc.co.uk

If you are worried about your IMMEDIATE safety or the IMMEDIATE safety of another child or adult at risk, please call the Police using '999'.


For further support from Third Party Organisations, view the Foundation’s directory here.



Other External Key Contacts

Cardiff Child Protection Team 02920 536490 (office hours)
Cardiff Adult Safeguarding Team 02922 330 888 (office hours)
Emergency Duty Team 02920 788 570 (out of hours)
NSPCC 24-hour Helpline 0808 800 5000
NSPCC ChildLine 0800 1111
South Wales Police 101 (Non-emergency)

If you would like to report a safeguarding concern to the Foundation, please complete this form. 

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