Office Email      info@burgesssports.org   and Mobile Call  07384336925

 

Alejandra (Ally) Teixido - Chief Executive ally@burgesssports.org and mobile 07792377472

 

Vernon Neve Dunn - Public Relations and Communication Manager vernon@burgesssports.org and mobile 07703052759

 

Afruja Khanom - Project Manager - afruja@burgesssports.org and mobile 07384336925

 

 

Support & Guidance for Young People

At Burgess Sports, we are committed to ensuring young people have access to the right support, information, and services for any challenges they may face. Below is a list of organizations that offer confidential support on a variety of issues.

 

Safeguarding & Child Protection

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

 

Childline (Support for young people in distress, mental health, bullying, and abuse)
Helpline: 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk

 

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
Report concerns: www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre

Local Safeguarding Board (Southwark)
Phone: 020 7525 5000www.southwark.gov.uk/safeguarding

 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

 YoungMinds (Support for young people’s mental health)
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Crisis Textline: Text YM to 85258
www.youngminds.org.uk

 

Samaritans (24/7 confidential emotional support)
Helpline: 116 123
www.samaritans.org

 

Sexual Health & Relationships

Brook (Sexual health advice & contraception for young people)
Helpline: Find a local Brook service
www.brook.org.uk

 

The Mix (Relationships, sexual health, and wellbeing support)
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Crisis Textline: Text THEMIX to 85258
www.themix.org.uk

 

Substance Misuse & Addiction Support

Frank (Confidential drug and alcohol advice)
Helpline: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
www.talktofrank.com

 

We Are With You (Support for young people struggling with drugs and alcohol)
www.wearewithyou.org.uk

 

Online Safety & Cyberbullying

UK Safer Internet Centre (Advice on staying safe online and reporting harmful content)
Helpline: 0344 381 4772
www.saferinternet.org.uk

 

Internet Watch Foundation (Reporting illegal or harmful online content)
www.iwf.org.uk

 

Housing & Homelessness Support

Centrepoint (Support for homeless young people)
Helpline: 0808 800 0661
www.centrepoint.org.uk

 

Shelter (Housing and homelessness advice)
Helpline: 0808 800 4444
www.shelter.org.uk

 

Employment, Education & Financial Support

Prince’s Trust (Support for young people in employment, education & training)
Helpline: 0800 842 842
www.princes-trust.org.uk

 

Turn2Us (Financial support and grants for young people in need)
www.turn2us.org.uk

 

In-Person Support at Burgess Sports

Alongside these resources, Burgess Sports provides a safe space for young people to seek guidance. Our team is available to offer confidential support and signposting to appropriate services when needed. We also integrate wellbeing discussions, leadership opportunities, and life skills training into our programmes, ensuring young people receive relevant and practical support.