Everyone who participates in rugby union or any other event or activity at cinch stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is entitled to do in an enjoyable and safe environment.

SAFEGUARDING

Northampton Saints believes it has a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when given responsibility for children, coaches, spectators, and volunteers, it provides them with the highest possible standard of care.

Northampton Saints is committed to devising and implementing policies that accepts its responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from the risk of harm and abuse.

This means that Northampton Saints will follow procedures to protect children and vulnerable adults and report any concerns about their welfare to the Club Safeguarding Lead, Rugby Football Union, and local social services and/or Police where necessary.

View Saints’ Safeguarding Policy

For more information, or should you or someone you know need any assistance in raising a concern, please contact the Club’s Safeguarding Leads and Officers:

Club Safeguarding Lead
Sara Young
sarayoung@northamptonsaints.co.uk 
+44 (0) 7483 078369

Foundation Safeguarding Lead
Jordan Letts
Jordan.letts@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org 
+44 (0) 7713 783505

Academy Safeguarding Officer
Max Dominy
maxdominy@northamptonsaints.co.uk 
+44 (0) 7841 768065

Community Safeguarding Officer
Connor Fleming
connorfleming@northamptonsaints.co.uk 
+44 (0) 7538 156076

Matchday Safeguarding Officer
Julia Wells
juliawells@northamptonsaints.co.uk 
+44 (0) 7979 944237

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour which jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of others is not acceptable.

Northampton Saints has a zero-tolerance policy to any form of threatening behaviour directed at players, coaches, match officials, staff or spectators – including but not limited to; foul language, sexual harassment, or any discriminatory abuse on the grounds of gender, age, race, disability, sexuality, or religion.

It is essential that all forms of unacceptable behaviour are reported so that appropriate action can be taken.

HOW TO REPORT UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR:

If you witness any unacceptable behaviour, you can report it by:

• STEWARDS – If you witness any unacceptable behaviour and would like to report it immediately, please speak to a steward or a uniformed member of staff. We find that most concerns or complaints can be resolved at the time of the initial problem.
• ONLINE – If you are not comfortable reporting concerns regarding the safety, welfare or treatment of others at the venue with our stewarding team on matchday, you can use our online whistleblowing platform; MyVoice. Please provide as much detail as possible within your submission.
  • Please note; this online platform should not be used to register general complaints – any submissions not relating to unacceptable behaviour regarding the safety, welfare or treatment of others at the venue will not generate a response from the Club.
• EMAIL – communications@northamptonsaints.co.uk
• LETTER – addressed to: Communications Department, cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG.

The Club reserves the right of admission and may even impose a ban for attending matches or other events at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on any supporter who breaches the Club’s Code of Conduct.

Alternatively, you can contact the RFU via their Speak Up policy HERE.