Safeguarding isn’t just about policies and forms — it’s about creating the right environment so that children, young people and adults can enjoy rugby, build confidence, make friends and be part of our Black & Amber community.

This section brings together all the information, guidance and documents that help us do that.

What You’ll Find Here

Whether you’re a player, parent, coach or volunteer, you’ll find resources to help you understand:

How we keep players safe
The standards we expect from everyone involved in the club
What to do if you have a concern or need support
Who you can talk to
The policies and guidance we follow

Some documents are provided by the RFU (our governing body), and others are created by Orrell RUFC to support our own teams and volunteers.

You don’t need to read everything — but it’s here whenever you need it.

Our Approach

We aim to create a club environment that is:

Safe and respectful
Inclusive and welcoming
Positive and supportive
Focused on enjoyment and development
Built on trust and teamwork

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and together we help protect what makes our club special.

If You’re Worried About Something

If something doesn’t feel right, or you’re concerned about the wellbeing of a player or member of the club, please speak to:

Your coach or team manager
A Team Safeguarding Lead
The Club Safeguarding Officer

You can also use the referral form available in this section.

Concerns will always be taken seriously.

Our Commitment

All coaches and relevant volunteers at Orrell RUFC are appropriately recruited, DBS checked where required, and supported with safeguarding training in line with RFU requirements.

We follow RFU safeguarding policies and best practice guidance to help ensure rugby remains safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Black & Amber, Safe Together

Looking after each other is part of being a team.