We take safeguarding as matter of upmost importance, for both children and vulnerable adults. We adhere to the rules and guidelines as set out by The Church of England and Derby Diocese and have our own Parish Safeguarding Link officer who works to maintain and improve our policies and procedures.
Our safeguarding officer is Carol Ainsworth (email: [email protected]) to with whom all safeguading concerns or allegations maybe raised in confidence.
Our full safeguarding procedure will appear on this website very soon, along with a formal statement of adoption of the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church: safeguarding policy statement’.
Our Diocesan Head of Safeguarding advisor is Lisa Marriott.She can be contacted by 'phone on 01332 388678 and by e-mail at [email protected]For more information, please visit derby.anglican.org/en/safeguarding.html
General advice if you have any safeguarding concerns:
“Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm”National helplines and useful contacts:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000Childline – 0800 1111 www.childline.org.ukStop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123 and 08457 90 90 90
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141
www.thesilverline.org.uk 0800 470 8090 - a helpline for olderpeople
www.crossroadsderbyshire.org 0800 0198 668 - issues around domestic abuse, (formerly 'women's aid')
[Edited SRH 20:35 19/11/2024]
