The Seven Saint Team of churches are committed to safeguarding children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships. We aim to create safe environments, where children and young people are nurtured and protected; and where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

Below is our Safeguarding Policy Statement and other supporting documents.

Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about safeguarding concerns?

Each church’s warden/ deputy is first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Concerns are then reported to PSO. When needed, concerns are then reported to the diocese safeguarding team. Any concerns / issues PSO reports to PCC at each meeting.

Diocesan Safeguarding Contact Details:

You can seek further advice by contacting our reception on 0161 828 1400 and asking to speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team.

The team is available between the hours of 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

If you have a safeguarding referral or enquiry, please email [email protected]

Outside office hours

For urgent safeguarding enquiries outside of office hours (see below), please call our partners Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111 (option1) for confidential advice, guidance and support.

Getting support from other organisations

• NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
• Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
• Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
• Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
• National Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 and is open every day from 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm.
• The Survivors Trust: 0808 801 0818 and is open Monday to Wednesday 10-7.30pm, Thursday 10-6pm and Friday 10-2pm.
• LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 [email protected]
• Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 [email protected]
• Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602