A new Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network is being put in place to assist club welfare officers in building safer clubs across the nation.
The SWO Network has been created to support clubs from all sports on a regional basis to promote good practice and safer sport for all.
The SWOs are working with key partners, including National Governing Bodies, to develop a local approach to assisting and supporting club welfare officers, to create safer club environments and improved experiences for children, young people and adults.
The network is managed by Active Partnerships and funded by Sport England through National Lottery funding.
How can the Sport Welfare Officer Network help you?
Your local SWO is there to assist you as a club welfare officer. Their role is completely dedicated to supporting clubs in your area.
A SWO is someone you can talk to, get to know, and work with to create safer, more inclusive club environments, and improved experiences for children, young people and adults.
Your local SWO is available to all clubs and is able to:
- Give free, local, professional support for club welfare officers
- Support you at club events to raise awareness of welfare
- Provide ways for you to connect with other club welfare officers and volunteers
- Give free 1-2-1 support to develop safer club cultures
- Provide or signpost you / your club to training and learning
Opportunities to connect and learn
There are many Club Welfare Officer forums, events and training opportunities taking place in your local area for you to attend virtually or in-person.
You can find upcoming events HERE
We recommend emailing your SWO to let them know about your club and ask how they can help you Introduce yourself and let them know about your club so they know who you are and can include you in local communications and opportunities.
Find your local SWO by clicking the button below.