Portland United FC acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all those who engage with the club.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from any harm and maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
Our Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer is Randle Gates, who is responsible for ensuring we meet the highest standards.
Randle can be contacted via email on welfare@portlandunitedfc.uk or by telephone on 079288341060.
Portland United FC’s Child Wellbeing and Protection Policies are accessible via the below links.
Club Development Plan
Developing a long term plan for the Club will ensure that everyone at the Club has a guide, including all of the management (1st team, reserves and youth team) and the need to set it out to the Team Managers, for them to work within the Club’s framework.
To view our safeguarding policy click here.
Anti Bullying Policy
We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our members, so they can participate in football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Portland United Football Club.
To view our anti bullying policy click here.
FA Football Leadership Diversity Code
We are commited to being Leaders in Football Diversity, ensuring that we promote and deliver the highest standards across our football club.
To view our football leadership diversity code click here
Safeguarding Children Policy (Youth Teams)
As an England Football Accredited Club, Portland United Football Club acknowledges our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person and are committed to providing a safe environment for all.
To view our safeguarding children policy (Youth Teams) click here
Safeguarding Children Policy (Adult Teams with U18 Players)
As an England Accredited Club, Portland United Football Club acknowledge our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person directly connected with our club and are committed to providing a safe environment for all.
We recognise that those aged 16/17 years-of-age are legally defined as children and therefore we have a responsibility to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
To view our safeguarding children policy (Adult Teams with U18 Players) click here
Equality Policy
Portland United Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by anyone who wants to participate in it.
To view our equality policy click here
Respect Code of Conduct
On and of the field, Portland United will always show respect to everyone involved in
the game and stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game and will always encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour.
To view our respect code of conduct policy click here
Safeguarding Youth Declaration
As a club providing youth football, Portland United Football Club will always adhere to The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.
To view our safeguarding youth declaration policy click here
Safeguarding Declaration (Open Age Football)
As an Open-Age club, Portland United Football Club will adopt and adhere to The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures (where we have U18s) and Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures and proactively share our Club Safeguarding Policies with our members (e.g., players, club officials, parents/carers of under 18s).
To view our safeguarding open age football declaration click here
PUFC Club Rules and Constitution
Portland United Football Club shall provide facilities, promote the game of Association Football, to arrange matches and social activities for its members and community participation....
To view the club’s rules and constitution click here