Safeguarding Information

At St Andrews we are committed to the safety of all our members and take Safeguarding seriously.

All of our Clergy, Children’s and Youth Leaders, Lay Pastoral Assistants, Readers, Head Server, Tower Captain, Choir Master and Churchwardens hold current enhanced DBS checks appropriate to their role and receive regular safeguarding training.

A copy of our own Safeguarding Policy is attached.

Our Safeguarding person is Stephen Grimshaw.  If you have any concerns about the possible abuse of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please call Stephen via the Parish Office on 01823 332531.  In his absence if the matter is urgent please contact the Vicar, Reverend Robin Lodge on 01823 352471.

You can also contact one of the following organisations who can provide support for those suffering abuse.

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 Violence 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: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)