We are committed to providing a first-class safeguarding service, for everybody involved in football or other activities at Middlesbrough Football Club.

We take our responsibilities for the safeguarding of vulnerable groups seriously and continuously strive to improve our performance.

Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding Adults At Risk Policy

We are totally committed to:

  • Creating a safer culture for all visitors, and staff
  • Promoting and encouraging early reporting of safeguarding concerns
  • Dealing with safeguarding issues proportionately and fairly
  • Developing systems to prevent harm to vulnerable groups

If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of a child or vulnerable adult (vulnerable groups) who engage in club activities, you can speak to any member of the Safeguarding Team:

Brian Robinson
Head of Safeguarding
brian.robinson@mfc.co.uk
01642 757691

Ruth Martin
Safeguarding Officer (MFC and MFC Foundation)
ruth.martin@mfc.co.uk

Yvonne Ferguson
Matchday Safeguarding Officer 
yvonne.ferguson@mfc.co.uk
01642 757648

Barry Dawson
Head of Education and Welfare (Academy)
barry.dawson@mfc.co.uk
01325 722222

The Safeguarding Team is overseen by:

Helena Bowman
Senior Safeguarding Manager