At Ware Youth we take the welfare of our players, spectators and visitors seriously.

If you have any concerns there are a number of ways to report it, below are some resources available to guide you.

To your Club Welfare Officer – Lucy Hawkins | Email

To your County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer via Safeguarding@HertfordshireFA.com or by calling 01462 650215;

By emailing The FA Safeguarding Team at Safeguarding@TheFA.com or by calling and asking for the team on 0800 169 1863;

If urgent and you cannot contact your club, league or County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, you should call the NSPCC 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000;

If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police using 999 or Hertfordshire Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 4043

Further information can be found on the Hertfordshire FA website.

Respect is the FA's programme to promote respect throughout youth football. Detailed information can be found on their website along with various respect code of conducts.

Club Welfare

Club Ethos and Coaching Principles

Our club ethos is a written declaration that sets out how we want to run as a club. It’s simple and concise and can be understood by players, parents and officials.

To provide football for all children of all ages and abilities in a fun and safe environment
To promote good behaviour and respect for others
To ensure all players play within the rules of the game
Promote the importance of teamwork
Play to win but not at the cost of development