Safeguarding

In the Parish of Kirkby Thore we follow the guidance in the Church of England's Safeguarding Policy - Promoting a Safer Church.

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. All people are precious in the sight of God. We have a responsibility to care for one another and to keep people safe from harm. This is a principle that is recognised both from the viewpoint of faith and also in the context of law.

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

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:

Name: Dr Andrew Brittlebank Role: Benefice Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 07740224324 Email: [email protected]

Name: Joanna Van Lachterop: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 07458016884 Email: [email protected]

Local Authority Social Services: 0333 240 1727

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101

                                       HELPLINES

 NSPCC: 0808 800 5000  Samaritans: 116 123

 Childline: 0800 1111  Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

 Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900 National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247

 NAPAC: 0808 801 0331  Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 81