CLUB WELFARE
Karen Harwood-Dutt
Welfare Officer
My name is Karen I am the clubs welfare officer, I’ve been working with children and families for more than 25 years. I currently work as part of the edge of care team in salford and have been a football mum for over 23 years. Football should be fun and safe and I help the club’s volunteers to make sure that our children enjoy football
At Parkwyddn JFC, based on Edison Road, Patricroft, Eccles, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. Our Welfare Officer plays a key role in ensuring that all players, families, coaches, and volunteers enjoy football in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Working in line with FA safeguarding guidance and the values of the FA Respect Campaign, the Welfare Officer helps promote a culture where young people can play, learn, and develop with confidence.
Karen Harwood-Dutt
Welfare Officer
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Parkwyddn JFC is committed to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive football environment for every child who plays at our club. We believe that football should be a place where young people feel:
Safe and protected
Encouraged and supported
Respected and listened to
Able to enjoy football and develop at their own pace
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we encourage players, parents, and volunteers to speak up if they have any concerns.
Role of the Welfare Officer
The Welfare Officer supports the club to maintain high safeguarding standards and ensures that all children feel safe and valued. Responsibilities include:
Acting as the first point of contact for any welfare or safeguarding concerns involving young players
Ensuring the club follows FA safeguarding policies and procedures
Supporting coaches, volunteers, and parents to understand good practice in working with children
Promoting a positive, respectful environment for players, spectators, and staff
Helping ensure all volunteers have the appropriate checks and safeguarding training
Working with the league and safeguarding partners where concerns require further support
All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively and confidentially.
The Boot Room – Pre-Loved Kit
We understand that the cost of football equipment can sometimes be a challenge for families. That’s why Parkwyddn JFC runs “The Boot Room”, our pre-loved kit initiative.
The Boot Room provides donated football boots, shin pads, and other kit items that families can access free of charge. This helps ensure that every child who wants to play football has the opportunity to do so, regardless of financial circumstances.
If you would like to donate good-quality used kit or access items from the Boot Room, please speak to the Welfare Officer or a member of the club committee.
Supporting the Respect Campaign
Parkwyddn JFC proudly supports the FA Respect Campaign, which encourages everyone involved in football to:
Treat referees with respect
Encourage players positively from the side lines
Promote fair play and good sportsmanship
Respect coaches, volunteers, and other teams
Help create a safe and welcoming environment for all children
By working together—players, parents, coaches, and supporters—we can ensure football remains fun, safe, and inclusive for everyone