Supporting everyone at FC Hartlepool
The welfare of every player, parent, volunteer, coach and visitor is important to us. If you have a welfare or safeguarding concern, or simply need advice, our Welfare Team is here to help
Club Welfare
How We Can Help
Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, volunteer or supporter, our Welfare Team is available to offer support and guidance.
Please get in touch if you have concerns relating to:
- 🛡️ Safeguarding
- 🤝 Bullying or discrimination
- ❤️ Player welfare and wellbeing
- 👥 Behaviour or conduct
- 🌐 Online safety
- ⚽ Any situation where someone may be at risk
If you’re unsure whether something should be reported, we’d always encourage you to contact us.
Our Commitment
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At FC Hartlepool, everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued. We are committed to promoting the highest standards of welfare and safeguarding across every team and every age group within the club. All concerns are treated seriously and handled appropriately in line with the club's safeguarding procedures and FA guidance.
Need Our Support?
Whether you have a question, need advice or would like to raise a concern, our Welfare Team is here to listen and help.
🔴 Contact the Welfare Team
For general welfare enquiries and advice.
🔵 Report a Concern
For confidential safeguarding or welfare concerns.
Useful Links
Safeguarding Hub
Safeguarding guidance, support and resources for everyone at FC Hartlepool.
🚨 Emergency Contacts
If you believe a child, young person or adult is at immediate risk of harm, do not wait to complete our online reporting form.
Please contact the appropriate emergency service straight away before notifying FC Hartlepool.
🚔 Emergency Services
If there is an immediate risk to someone’s safety, call:
999
👮 Non-Emergency Police
If you need to report a concern that is not an emergency, contact the police on:
101
🛡️ Report to FC Hartlepool
Once the immediate situation has been dealt with, please let our Welfare Team know as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate support and follow our safeguarding procedures.
Meet Our Welfare Team
👤 Chris Murray
Club Welfare Officer
Chris oversees welfare and safeguarding across FC Hartlepool and is the main point of contact for any welfare or safeguarding concerns.
📧 Chris.Murray@fchartlepool.com
⚽ Neil Nottingham
Safeguarding Officer – Boys’ Junior Section
Neil supports the welfare and safeguarding of players, parents, coaches and volunteers across the boys’ junior section.
📧 Neil.Nottingham@fchartlepool.com
⚽ Becky Robinson
Safeguarding Officer – Girls’ Junior Section
Becky supports the welfare and safeguarding of players, parents, coaches and volunteers across the girls’ junior section.
📧 Becky.Robinson@fchartlepool.com
Need Additional Support?
If you or someone you know needs confidential advice or support, the following organisations may be able to help:
FC HARTLEPOOL DISCLAIMER
All safeguarding concerns are treated seriously, handled confidentially where appropriate, and managed in accordance with FC Hartlepool’s safeguarding procedures and The FA’s safeguarding framework.
