If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person participating in a First Kick Foundation activity, we encourage you to report it as soon as possible.

You do not need to be certain that abuse, neglect or harm has occurred before raising a concern. If something has happened that makes you worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, we encourage you to speak up.

Concerns may relate to something you have witnessed, information shared by a child or young person, inappropriate behaviour or circumstances that suggest someone may be at risk.

You can raise a concern directly with a member of our team or contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ria Armstrong
Safeguarding Contact Email: r.armstrong@firstkickfoundation.org
Safeguarding Contact Number: 078244079080

When a concern is reported, we aim to ensure that it is treated sensitively, considered appropriately and referred to the relevant safeguarding personnel.

Depending on the nature of the concern, further action may include seeking professional advice, making a referral to children’s social care or contacting the police.

If your concern relates to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, or you feel your concern has not been addressed appropriately, you may contact the relevant local authority children’s social care service or the police directly.

You do not need permission from First Kick Foundation to report a safeguarding concern to statutory authorities.

Additional Support

• Emergency Services: 999 (immediate danger)
• Police Non-Emergency: 101
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 1111

The NSPCC provides advice and support to adults who are concerned about a child’s welfare, while Childline offers free, confidential support to children and young people.

We encourage anyone with concerns to speak up. Every concern will be treated seriously and handled as sensitively as possible.

We recognise that raising safeguarding concerns can sometimes feel difficult, but speaking up can play an important role in protecting children and preventing further harm.