Safeguarding and Welfare

Club Welfare Officer – Vanessa Martyn
Email: hettonasc.welfare@outlook.com

Hetton ASC does not accept or tolerate abuse of any kind.

If you have any worries or concerns for yourself or any other club member including adults or children, then I am here to listen, and I will do so with the strictest confidence. I will help find the right way to resolve any issues and alleviate any concerns. You can speak to me in person or email me at hettonasc.welfare@outlook.com

If you feel uncomfortable speaking with me or contacting me, then please contact one of the following who will also be able to help you: –

* NSPCC Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk – helping adults to protect children

* Childline Tel: 0800 1111 – for children and young people aged 18 and under

* Stop It Now! Helpline Tel: 0808 1000 900

* Safeguarding children – thecpsu.org.uk

* The online protection of children – ceop.police.uk or mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk

* Safeguarding of adults at risk – anncrafttrust.org

* or if it is an emergency, please call 999 and ask for the police.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind all members that if at any point you feel uncomfortable, please go to a place of safety and don’t stay anywhere where you feel uncomfortable.