Welfare & Safeguarding
At Lanark Rugby Club, creating a safe, supportive and welcoming environment is at the heart of everything we do. As a volunteer-led club with a strong community spirit, we are committed to ensuring that every child and young person feels respected, included and able to enjoy rugby with confidence. We work closely with our coaches, volunteers and families to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, following clear policies and guidance to protect the wellbeing of all players, both on and off the pitch.

Reporting a concern
For any queries, advice or guidance, please don’t hesitate to email Iain Hughes or the SRU at safeguarding@sru.org.uk or call us and ask to speak to the Safeguarding Team:
- Faye Henderson (Head of Safeguarding) – Faye.Henderson@sru.org.uk / 07976 279473
- Amanda Boyle (Case Management and Training Advisor) –Amanda.Boyle@sru.org.uk / 07966 902246
- Elaine McLean (Compliance Advisor) – Elaine.McLean@sru.org.uk / 07811 065463
External Contacts
(For out of hours advice)
Children First
08000 28 22 33
children1st.org.uk
(Includes info on Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport)
ChildLine
0800 1111
childline.org.uk
(24/7 helpline)
NSPCC
0808 800 500
nspcc.co.uk
(10am–8pm helpline, Mon–Fri)
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
(Online concerns/protection/reporting)
Samaritans
116 123
samaritans.org
(24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress)
Mental Health Scotland (via SAMH)
0344 800 0550
samh.org.uk
(9am–6pm helpline, Mon–Fri)
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234
sdafmh.org.uk
(24/7 helpline)
Papyrus (Prevention of young suicide)
0800 068 41 41
www.papyrus-uk.org
(9am–5pm helpline, Mon–Fri)



