Meet Our Dedicated Committee
This page celebrates and introduces the dedicated committee members and volunteers who ensure the smooth operation of Garden City Football Club. It highlights key roles such as the Chairman, Club Secretary, Financial Officer, and Welfare Officers, and recognizes the invaluable contributions of volunteers through features like Volunteer of the Month and Player of the Month.
Andy Darley
Club Chairman
It’s both an honour and a privilege to lead this fantastic football club. Our mission is simple: to create a welcoming environment where players, coaches, and supporters can thrive and enjoy the beautiful game
Fay Earp
Club Secretary & Fixture Secretary
Team Manager and committee volunteer who has been involved with the club for over a decade
Mel Bonner
Club Welfare Officer
As Club Welfare Officer (CWO) we are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, which includes promoting a positive and respectful environment, safeguarding children, and acting as a contact for welfare concerns.
Mark Horne
Registration Officer
Ex Club Chairman. Current Team Manager whose been involved with the club for over a decade
Becky Pickett
Club Welfare Officer
As Club Welfare Officer (CWO) we are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, which includes promoting a positive and respectful environment, safeguarding children, and acting as a contact for welfare concerns.
Nick Walsh
Finance Officer
Finance Officer and Referee who has been involved with the club for over thirty years
Lee Evans
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Marcus Zwarycz
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Luke Brennan
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer who has been involved with the club for over a decade
Simon Fitzgerald
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Wayne Hawtin
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer who has been involved with the club for over a decade
Michael Phillington
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Paul Stacey
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Scott Hale
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
James Hunt
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
Dale Townsend
Committe Member
Team coach and committee volunteer whose been involved with the club for several years
David Murray
Committe Member
Team coach and committee volunteer
Aden Worth
Committe Member
Team Manager and committee volunteer
AWARDS
We’re proud to recognise the amazing efforts within our club through our monthly awards! Each month, we honour a Player of the Month for outstanding performance on the pitch and a Volunteer of the Month for their incredible support behind the scenes. These awards highlight the dedication and passion that make our team and community so special.
You are all welcome to submit your votes per month to the club, where a winner will be randomly selected.
Player of the Month: Gunes Oksuz
U7 player who had an excellent game — consistently a great team player who shows up with a positive attitude, puts in maximum effort, and works hard every time they step on the field.
Volunteer of the Month: Rebecca Pickett
Welfare Officer and U12s parent who is always willing to get involved — consistently helping to set up the club shop, preparing the pitches, and supporting the smooth running of the club with a positive, hands‑on attitude.
Our Welfare Approach
Discover how the Club Welfare Officer supports a safe and respectful environment for all young members.
Step One: Understanding Our Commitment
We prioritise safeguarding children’s wellbeing throughout every club activity.
Step Two: Support and Guidance
Providing clear advice and acting as a trusted point of contact for welfare concerns.
Step Three: Resources and Training
Offering access to essential training and external safeguarding resources.
As Club Welfare Officer (CWO) we are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, which includes promoting a positive and respectful environment, safeguarding children, and acting as a contact for welfare concerns. We manage and report concerns, ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, help personnel understand their duty of care, and coordinate with higher authorities like County FAS.
The main responsibilities of the our role is as follows.
Safeguarding and wellbeing:
• Manage and report concerns about children and young people.
• Implement and ensure the club follows safeguarding, equality, and anti-bullying policies.
• Ensure everyone involved understands their “duty of care” to children.
Promoting respect and best practice:
• Promote FA’s RESPECT initiative to ensure a positive and respectful environment for players, coaches, and parents.
• Develop and implement best practice processes for the club.
Point of contact:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any welfare concerns.
• Act as the link between the club, the Youth League Welfare Officer, and the County FA Welfare Officer.
Administration and education:
• Help ensure all relevant personnel complete required training, such as the FA Safeguarding Children course.
• Support safer recruitment processes.
• Encourage and educate parents and coaches on safeguarding and respect.
There is also other ways to report a welfare concern: safeguarding@oxfordshirefa.com
If you need to speak to The FA Safeguarding Team: Call 0800 169 1863.
• If you need urgent help: Call the NSPCC 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000.
• If a child is in immediate danger: Call NBSP and 999
Committee Member
Club Secretary
Committee members and other volunteers here dedicate countless hours to ensure every match runs smoothly and every player feels supported.