All Saints, Newton Heath
The present benefice is barely twenty years old, and dates from the pastoral reorganisation following the dissolution of the Benefice of St Wilfrid and St Ann, which, ironically, was carved out of the then parish as recently as 1908, and endowed by Rossall School. Many other daughter churches have come and gone in such a way, typical of the waxing and waning of Empire and Industry, let alone other features of modernity.
Our most recent "daughter" parish, Holy Family, Failsworth, arose out of pastoral re-organisation in the 1960s, and although there is great fluidity socially between the two, we find ourselves in different deaneries and archdeaconries.
Until 1556 Manchester, then a town in the south of the County Palatine of Lancashire, was served by one church which is now the cathedral. The Warden and Fellows of the then Collegiate Church, and Lords of the Manor of Newton Heath, established the Chapelry of Newton to provide an alternative place of worship for what is now a vast area of Greater Manchester, including areas such as Failsworth, Bradford, Moston and Droylsden.
The present building, built by Act of Parliament, was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Chester on All Saints Day 1816 (preceding the creation of the Diocese of Manchester by some 31 years) and replaced the chapel which fell down in 1808, but in whose ruins the Rector continued to preach.
Our Patrons are The Crown and the Dean and Canons of Manchester, by turn.
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Safeguarding
The Parish of St All Saints, Newton Heath, Manchester
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The following policy was agreed, after review, at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 28th March 2023
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
· Promoting a safer environment and culture.
· Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
· Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
· Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
· Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
· Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
· Create a safe and caring place for all.
· Have a named Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer (PSCPO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
· Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
· Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
· Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
· Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
· Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
· Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
· Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
· Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
· Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
Mrs Jennifer O’Neill Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer
Elected at the APCM for 2022 held on 21st May 2023
Incumbent The Reverend Andrew Wickens, LL.M, FRSA, ARCM
Date: 21st May 2023
Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer:
Mrs Jennifer O'Neill
[email protected]
The Diocesan Safeguarding Officers are:
Abbey Clephane-Wilson
Mobile: 07436 589606
Office: 0161 828 1451
Kathryn Ford (Assistant Safeguarding Officer)
Office: 0161 828 1428
Diocesan Secretary's Office,
St John's House,
155-163 The Rock,
Bury
BL9 0ND
Abbey and Kathryn provides safeguarding advice to the Bishop and his leadership team. They manage all aspects of diocesan safeguarding policy, administration, case work and training.
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Parent Line: 0808 800 2222 National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)