The parish of Greenlands: St Anne is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Promoting a Safer Church
As a parish / church we have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. A copy of this, and the information below can be found here:
cofe-policy-statement.pdf(churchofengland.org)
Our PCC has formally adopted this and signed the Safeguarding Policy Statement Promoting a Safer Church.
Details of our parish safeguarding officer can be found in the attached ‘Safeguarding in our Parish – who’s who.
We have also displayed the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church / parish. This is in the narthex along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment, received safeguarding training and support.
Reporting a concern
If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance, who can seek further advice from Catherine Smith, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), as necessary.
Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team. If the concern involves one of our chaplains, please also contact Catherine Smith direct.
Catherine's contact details are:
Telephone: 07711 485170 / 01254 503088
Mobile: 07711 485170
Email: [email protected]
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2Q
Links to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be found here:
https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/diocesan-safeguarding-team https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/reporting-a-safeguarding-concern
Finding support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services: 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).
Safeguarding in your Parish – who’s who?
The incumbent/priest in charge
Reverend Deborah Prest 01253 353900
The churchwardens
Jane Thompson 07879774759
Sandra Boldison 01253 969262
The Parish Safeguarding Officer
Jane Thompson 07879774759
Hall managers and bookers
Ena Lumb 01253 592198
Sallie Ferguson 01253 356910
No Employed staff
Who co-ordinates work in your church related to children, young people, adults at risk (e.g. Sunday School, youth club, visiting team, transport)?
Reverend Deborah Prest 01253 353900
Jane Thompson 07879774759
Sandra Boldison 01253 969262
Who are the other youth and children’s/adults at risk’ workers?
Names Contact numbers
Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about Safeguarding concerns?
Reverend Deborah Prest 01253 353900
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS – JANUARY 2022
POLICE - ALL NON-EMERGENCIES 101
Local Authority - Children’s Services/Social Care
Blackpool: 01253 477299
Lancashire: 0300 123 6720
Blackburn w Darwen: 01254 666400
Local Authority - Adults Social Care
Blackpool: 01253 477592
Lancashire: 0300 123 6721
Blackburn w Darwen: 01254 585949
Local Authority - Out of Hours emergency Children’s Social Care Duty Team Blackpool: 01253 477299
Lancashire: 0300 123 6722
Blackburn w Darwen: 01254 587547
Local Authority - Out of Hours emergency Adult’s Social Care Duty Team
Blackpool: 01253 477600
Lancashire: 0300 123 6721
Blackburn w Darwen: 01254 587547
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Blackpool: 01253 477541
Lancashire: 01772 536694
Blackburn w Darwen: 01254 585184
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Cath Smith)
07711 485170 [email protected]
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Sophie Booth)
07468 971759 [email protected]
Safeguarding Administrator (Claudia Aspey)
01254 503088 [email protected]
Safeguarding Trainer (Andrea Richards)
07484073146 [email protected]
Chair of the Blackburn Diocese Safeguarding Advisory Panel (Catherine Randall)
Thirtyone:eight 24-hour helpline 0303 003 1111
Past Cases Review helpline for children and adults 0800 802020
24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
Action for ASD 01282 415455
Action on Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)
Age UK 0300 303 1234
Alzheimer’s Society 0300 222 11 22
Association of Christian Counsellors 0845 124 9569
Childline (lines are free and open 24 hours) 0800 11 11 Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything
Cruse 0808 808 1677
DABS Pathfinder Service 07854 653118
Lancashire Victim Support 0300 323 0085
Livability (Disability Charity) 020 7452 2110
Manchester Victim Support 0330 303 0162 / 0161 200 1950
Mind 0300 123 3393
NAPAC (Offers support to adult survivors of child sexual abuse)
0800 801 0331
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (lines are free and open 24 hours) Phone if you are worried about a child 0808 800 5000
National Domestic Violence Helpline (lines are free and open 24 hours) 0808 2000 247 Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse
National Rape Crises Helpline 0808 802 9999
Respond 0808 080 0700
SafeLine for Women 0800 800 5008
SafeLine for Men 0808 800 5005
SafeLine for Young People 0808 800 5007
Safe Spaces Services 0300 303 1056
Samaritans Helpline 116 123 (open 24 hours) Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Scope 0808 080 0700
Stop It Now! (Lucy Faithfull Foundation) 0808 1000 900
Supportline Telephone Helpline 01708 765200 Provides emotional support to male and female survivors of abuse and associated issues
The Survivors Trust 0808 801 0818
The Truth Project – for victims and survivors of sexual abuse 0800 917 1000