Reporting and Responding to Concerns

We provide a clear and confidential reporting processes for children, young people, parents, staff and others to raise safeguarding concerns. We make a commitment that any concerns or allegations of abuse raised with us will be taken seriously, recorded, and addressed swiftly, with involvement from relevant authorities if necessary.

We all have a shared responsibility to protect those who are more vulnerable.

If you are worried about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, it is vital you report your concerns. Don’t rely on others to report concerning behaviour. Together we can make a difference.

See something. Say something.

Ways to report a concern at BHAFC:

• Via email to: safeguarding@brightonandhovealbion.com
• Matchdays: Report immediate concerns to any Matchday Steward
• Online, please use this form to report any Safeguarding or Wellbeing concerns you may have in relation to a young person or staff member at Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
• If you would like to make a complaint relating to the American Express Elite Performance Centre please email complaints@brightonandhovealbion.com for a copy of the training ground complaints Policy.

The Club recognises the risk of things going wrong or unknowingly harbouring poor practice and believes it has a duty to identify such situations and implement measures to mitigate such risks. As such, the Club encourages a culture of openness and one of prevention rather than simply cure.

As such you it is also open to you to contact one of our Safeguarding Partners

Safeguarding Partners

To contact our Safeguarding Partners:

• FA Designated Safeguarding Officer. Click here for a list of County FA contacts;
• By emailing The FA Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@TheFA.com;
• NSPCC Helpline for expert advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk;
• If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police or Children’s Social Care in your area.