If you have any concerns or queries relating to safeguarding in rugby union, please contact us. All safeguarding referrals, feedback or general enquiries should go to safeguarding@rfu.com. We will ensure to respond to your email as quickly as we can.
The RFU runs a 24-hour unmanned child protection line, which you can reach on 0208 831 6655. You can access this number 24 hours a day, but please note that the line is unmanned, and you will be met with a voicemail. You will receive a response from us within 24 hours of your call.
If a child is at risk of harm and contact cannot be made with the RFU, please contact the police or out-of-hours children's social care. You can also call the NSPCC on their contact line, 0808 800 5000, which operates between 10:00 AM - 16:00 PM Monday to Friday. You can find more details on their website.
RFU National Safeguarding Team
Vivien Rimmer, Head of Safeguarding
Responsible for driving safeguarding within rugby union. Promoting safeguarding, implementing changes and visiting CB’s to ensure safeguarding practices are adhered to throughout the game.
Kath Bennett, Safeguarding Case Manager
Responsible for managing the safeguarding case management process. Acts as first point of contact in all issues around safeguarding; Case Manager for all referrals to the RFU involving adults or children.
Richard Drake, Safeguarding Case Officer
Assists and supports the Safeguarding Case Manager in coordinating and conducting the investigation of safeguarding incidents and referrals to the RFU. Acts as an additional point of contact for all issues around safeguarding.
Michael Maguire, Safeguarding Case Officer
Assists and supports the Safeguarding Case Manager in coordinating and conducting the investigation of safeguarding incidents and referrals to the RFU. Acts as an additional point of contact for all issues around safeguarding.
Kirsty Phillips, Safeguarding Case Officer
Assists and supports the Safeguarding Case Manager in coordinating and conducting the investigation of safeguarding incidents and referrals to the RFU. Acts as an additional point of contact for all issues around safeguarding.
Chris Rawlings, Safeguarding Compliance Officer
Manages the entire RFU DBS process and RFU Safeguarding compliance programme. Providing additional support for the work of the RFU Safeguarding Case Manager.
Jamie McDermott, Safeguarding Quality Assurance and Development Officer
Responsible for ensuring the RFU plan and respond to developments in safeguarding best practice, and to ensure the RFU are pro-active in working towards the highest standard of safeguarding.
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