Brighton & Hove Albion

Safeguarding at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club

Within the Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, including our Elite Performance Centre and our charitable Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We recognise our moral and legal responsibility to protect those in our care, and we take this duty seriously.

Our mission has been to weave safeguarding into every aspect of our activities, ensuring the welfare and well-being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults connected with the Club. Every decision, every action, and every event is rooted in the commitment to keeping everyone safe and supported.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Every adult involved in the Club plays a crucial role in protecting those children, young people and vulnerable adults. We acknowledge that we are in position of care and trust – and we honour that responsibility with the utmost respect and diligence.

Our Safeguarding Framework supports us to deliver an environment where safety, inclusivity, and respect thrive, enabling every individual to enjoy their experience in a safe and welcoming environment.

Safeguarding Policy

The Safeguarding Policy sets out the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, promoting safety, inclusion, and respect for all

Leadership & Responsibility

Defining the key roles and responsibilities within the Club’s leadership structure supporting the delivery of the Club’s Safeguarding Framework

Safeguarding Training

Our pledge that all colleagues receive Safeguarding training relevant to their roles to protect those in our care

Club Values and Code of Conduct

The expected behaviour for all individuals involved in the Club, promoting positive relationships free from bullying, discrimination, harassment or abuse

Safer Recruitment

Our ‘Safer Recruitment’ practices ensuring thorough background checks are in place for our colleagues and associates

Safe Sport Environment

Setting out the provisions for ensuring that training, match facilities, transport and travel are safe and secure, with adequate supervision and risk assessments

Welfare and Wellbeing

Promoting mental and emotional well-being by fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere for all

Reporting & Responding to Concerns

Providing clear and confidential reporting processes to raise safeguarding concerns or allegations of abuse which are swiftly and robustly addressed

Monitoring & Review

The continuous review of safeguarding policies and practices, ensuring they remain relevant, up to date and open to feedback and further development

This Safeguarding Framework is a living document that will be continually updated to reflect the evolving needs of the Club and best practices in safeguarding.

By embedding safeguarding into the heart of the Club's culture, we ensure that all individuals—whether children, young people, or vulnerable adults—can enjoy football in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please find the latest version of the safeguarding children and young people policy here.