Safeguarding

Promoting a safer church

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church 

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED 

that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay. 

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns: 

In the Parish: 

Safeguarding Officer: Jessica Colson 07512 507007 Email: [email protected]

or Vicar: Rev'd Elizabeth Murray, 01636 525417 [email protected]

In the Diocese: 

email [email protected] or phone 07917 693285.

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999. 

 House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people & adults

 OUR COMMITMENTS

 • Promoting a safer environment and culture

 • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults

 • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

 • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons 

 • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons 

• Responding to those that may pose a present risk. 

Helplines 

• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000               • Childline: 0800 1111                    • Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900 

• NAPAC: 0808 801 0331               • Samaritans: 116 123                    • Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247                          • Respect Phoneline: 0808 8010 327  

• National Careline: 0800 0699 784 

The Church Of England

www.churchofengland.org/safeguardin

Sight of our safeguarding policy can be obtained on request from Jessica Colson, Safeguarding Officer or from Revd Elizabeth Murray, Vicar. Please call 01636 525417