Ballyoulster United FC  in accordance with the FAI Rulebook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies, procedures and our legislative requirements have agreed this Child Safeguarding Statement which is binding on all members. BUFC is a football club operating on a Local/County scale providing sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in clubs. The club offers footballing activities to children and young people from the age of 4 to 18 and beyond. The club recruits’ volunteers to assist with activities and club running. BUFC is committed to safeguarding children and by working under the guidance of our Safeguarding Policies and procedures, our staff, both volunteers and employed working with our children and young people, throughout the Association, seek to create a safe and fun environment for children and young people to participate in their sport.
Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm

This statement recognises that in accordance with legislation and the requirements of FAI Rulebook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies and procedures that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. BUFC is established on a number of core principles:

- the needs of the Child, integrity and respect, environment, equality, fair play, wellbeing, welfare and safety in football. These underlying principles underpin our rules, policies and procedures to ensure that when children are participating in our activities, they do so, as far as is practicable, in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Risk Assessment