Safeguarding at Greenock Wanderers
At Greenock Wanderers, safeguarding is more than a policy, it is our commitment to the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of everyone in our club.
We believe every person has the right to feel safe, be treated with respect, and be heard. These principles guide how we behave, how we make decisions, and how we support one another.
While we place a strong focus on protecting children and young people, safeguarding applies to everyone: players, members, volunteers, and visitors.
Our dedicated Safeguarding Team, alongside our President, Vice President, Development Officer, coaches, parents, children and young people, senior teams, bar staff, and our committee, work together to create a safe, positive environment where everyone can thrive.
We also empower young people through our Youth Forum, ensuring they have a real voice in shaping the club and influencing change.
We follow Children First and sportscotland’s Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport, and Scottish Rugby Union safeguarding policies, ensuring our approach is consistent with national good practice.
Speaking Up & Getting Support
If something is worrying you, or doesn’t feel right, please tell us. No concern is ever too small, and you will always be taken seriously.
You can report a concern by:
Speaking to any trusted adult, coach, volunteer, committee member, or Safeguarding Team member
Emailing us confidentially at: cpogwrfc@gmail.com
We only share information with those who need to know in order to keep people safe.
We will listen, treat concerns sensitively, and take appropriate action. If you are unsure, still speak up, trust your instincts.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Safeguarding everyone in our club community
- Listening to and empowering children and young people
- Promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety
- Responding quickly and appropriately to all concerns
- Continuously improving in line with national standards
Policies & Guidance
Safeguarding Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Codes of Conduct
Responding to Concerns Procedure
Children’s Rights Statement
Additional policies and guidance are available on request, or we can signpost to relevant Scottish Rugby Union documentation where appropriate.
Contact Information
Safeguarding Team
Lucie Phillips
Kimberely Boyd
Email: cpogwrfc@gmail.com
Development Officer
Clare Nicholson
dogwrfc@gmail.com
Scottish Rugby Union Safeguarding
Safeguarding Manager: Faye Henderson
Case Manager: Amanda Boyle
safeguarding@sru.co.uk