The United Benefice of St Katharine, Knockholt with St Margaret, Halstead
Welcome to the Benefice of Knockholt with Halstead!
We are lively village churches which love to meet new people. There is a lot going on - please see our Benefice website at knockholtandhalsteadchurches.org.uk for an up-to-date calendar of services and events, and details on how to arrange baptisms, weddings, funerals and more!
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Safeguarding
We believe that:
children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind.
we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.
We recognise that:
the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take.
all children, young people and adults at risk regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse.
some children, young people and adults at risk are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues.
working in partnership with children, young people and adults at risk, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting their welfare.
If you are concerned that someone connected to our church is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the link given below, or if the matter is urgent and you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm, please report the matter to the Local Authority Social Services or the Police without delay.