Tom Faulkner

Tom is a member of the Sport England Advisory Panel contributing to the Safeguarding of children in Sport since 2017.

Tom is living with the legacy of trauma following repeated sexual abuse experienced in childhood following football games in a park. He sought support with Survivors Manchester when aged 53 and has continued to engage in therapy to manage his evolving legacy of trauma.

Tom has promoted and managed the safeguarding of adults and children throughout his careers in Industry, Teaching and Mental Health plus his voluntary work in sports.

He has enjoyed the physical, social and mental health benefits of a range of sports as an adult including football, tennis, swimming and cycling.