Club Welfare

Sport Welfare Officers support club welfare officers by providing local advice, training, and opportunities to connect with others in similar roles. They help clubs understand and meet their safeguarding and welfare responsibilities, while promoting good practice across sport.

Sport Welfare Officers do not manage safeguarding concerns, which must be referred to the appropriate authorities. Funded by Sport England, they work in partnership with governing bodies and safeguarding organisations to help create safe, positive sporting environments for everyone.

N.B. We can offer local safeguarding training. Please contact Tracey Sweetland at TSweetland@sasp.co.uk for more information or to register your interest.

Meet Tracey

SASP's Sport Welfare Officer

Tracey Sweetland
Sport Welfare Officer
T 07745122510
E TSweetland@sasp.co.uk

Tracey is part of a national network to support safe sports practices across England. Tracey assists National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and local Somerset clubs in promoting good welfare for children, young people, and adults. Tracey provides guidance on safeguarding, connecting club welfare officers, and offering opportunities for skill development.

Useful Resources

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Guidance and support to help sports organisations safeguard children and young people by promoting their welfare, rights, and safety through effective policies and practice.
Mind
Mind
Mental Health Awareness Training
Mind
Mind's eLearning course helps those involved in sport and physical activity understand mental health, reduce stigma, and develop practical skills to build confidence, resilience, and inclusive environments.
Ann Craft Trust
Ann Craft Trust
Ann Craft Trust
Safeguarding Adults in Sport A range of safeguarding courses designed to support organisations in protecting adults at risk and creating safe, inclusive sporting environments.

Mental Health Support Directories

Our Mental Health Support Directories share details of local and national support services, with contact information to help people find the right support when it is needed.