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Share an anonymous concern with SOSO

If something does not feel right, say something.

Community Good is a simple way to share a worry with SOSO about a young person, a session, or something happening locally. You do not need proof, names, or the full story. Just tell us what you have noticed, and we will look at it carefully.

This is not about getting people into trouble. It is about spotting concerns early enough to offer support.

01 / Community trust

Looking out, not grassing up.

This is not about reporting people. It is about noticing when someone might need support before things get harder. Concerns are read by trained SOSO community members, not passed straight to an outside authority.

02 / Youth support

Help first, trouble last.

If your concern is about a young person, our first response is support. That might mean mentoring, a quiet word, an invite to a session, or someone trusted keeping an eye out. Other services are involved only when safety requires it.

03 / Early awareness

Small worries can matter.

A young person going quiet. New faces hanging around. Kit going missing. A change in behaviour. The small things people notice are often the first signs that someone could use help.

Share a concern

Tell us what you have noticed.

Write it the way you would explain it to someone you trust. You do not need perfect wording, proof, or every detail. A half-formed worry is enough for us to pay attention.

Your choice

You can share a concern without telling us who you are. If you want a response, you can leave your name, phone number, or email, but it is completely optional.

Support first

Concerns go to trained SOSO community members who understand the area, the sessions, and the young people involved.

Safety when it matters

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. If a concern suggests someone may be at risk of harm, we may need to involve safeguarding support.

What happens next?

1. Someone from SOSO reads it

A trained SOSO community member will read your concern. This will be someone who understands the area, the sessions, and the young people we support.

They will look at what you have shared carefully and decide what kind of support, if any, is needed.

2. We decide the right next step

That might mean a coach keeping an eye out, an invite to a session, a quiet conversation with someone we already know, or speaking with a youth worker.

Where possible, we keep things calm, careful, and support-first. If someone may be at risk of harm, we may need to involve safeguarding support.

3. You can add more information

You do not have to leave your name or contact details. If you choose to leave a way for us to contact you, someone from SOSO may get back to you if they need more information or can offer support.

Need help right now?

Some things should not wait for a form.

If you or a young person needs support today, these services are free, confidential, and there to listen.

Immediate danger

999

Childline · under 19, 24/7

0800 1111

YoungMinds · for parents and carers

0808 802 5544