The year-round campaign champions the importance of safeguarding in football. It encourages leagues and clubs at every level of the game to play their part in making the game ever safer, fun and enjoyable for everyone, everywhere, every time.
At Rochdale Football Club, we have our own dedicated safeguarding team. We accept our responsibility in the belief that the welfare and protection of children and young people is paramount.
Ahead of kick-off against Halifax, our safeguarding team will hold a Play Safe banner at the coin toss. This team includes:
Simon Gauge (Senior Safeguarding Manager)
Nicola Toolan (Head of Safeguarding & Inclusion)
Chris Garland (Head of Operations / Matchday Safety Officer)
James Caldwell (Head of Academy (U8-U16)
Richard Bradley (Rochdale AFC / Community Trust Chaplain)
Ryan Bradley (Community Director / Safeguarding Lead DSO)
Scott Webster (Designated Safeguarding Officer)
We are committed to creating opportunities for adults with disabilities and mental health issues to participate in a broad spectrum of activities at the Club, at the same time as creating a safe culture for the participants.
Click HERE to view the club’s Safeguarding Policy.
