Charlie Elliott-Smith

Officiating youth football matches including fixtures involving academy and development teams connected with Arsenal, West Ham United and Leyton Orient. Also being the referee for the London U13 Sunday Cup

• Officiate competitive football matches and apply rules fairly and consistently
• Manage players, coaches and spectators in high-pressure environments
• Make confident decisions quickly and communicate clearly
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership and strong organisational skills
• Handle conflict calmly and maintain control during matches
• Arrive prepared and manage match responsibilities independently

Completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award by volunteering in a charity shop for 3 months, taking part in 6 months of football for the physical section, developing refereeing skills through officiating football matches, and completing a 3-day expedition. Throughout the award, I developed independence, commitment and practical experience through volunteering, teamwork, leadership and managing responsibilities in different environments.

Completed a 2-week school expedition in Morocco, including trekking through the Atlas Mountains and camping each night. To take part, I independently raised £2,300 through a range of activities including completing handyman work for local residents, attending car boot sales, and sourcing and reselling items online. The experience developed my resilience, independence and ability to work towards long-term goals.