Welfare
How do we ensure our players are protected:
- FA Accreditation: Bury Town Community FC is a 3 star FA Accredited Club highlighting that collectively we run the club to the highest FA standards.
- Our Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures follows the FA’s format, is regularly updated, and can be viewed on our website.
- Codes of Conduct: As a club we strictly follow the FA’s Codes of Conduct which can be viewed on our website.
- DBS Checked: All coaches who volunteer with BTCFC have to have an in-date and fully approved DBS at all-times. (If you’re a Coach who’s DBS is expiring, get in touch with our Safeguarding & Welfare Officer Emily Bugg to get it renewed).
- FA Safeguarding Approved: All coaches additionally have passed the FA’s Safeguarding Children qualification, which the club pays for. (If you’re a Coach who’s Safeguarding is expiring, get in touch with our Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, Emily Bugg to get it renewed).
- First Aid: All teams have to have at least one coach (and ideally all) who have passed the FA Introduction to First Aid qualification.
- First Aid Kits: All teams are given free first aid kits or replenishment stock at the start of the season.
- Coaching Kit: All BTCFC coaches are easily identifiable by their coaching kit bearing the club crest and individuals initials.
- Venues: Wherever possible we ensure our teams are training and playing at the best venues in the town, that are also equipped with AED devices.
- Welfare Officer: We have a dedicated management committee in place who look after child welfare and we have a dedicated welfare mobile phone number available should any players, parents or coaches have any concerns.