Safeguarding

Rivington Church is a family friendly church which works hard to maintain a safe environment for everyone. The church is committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding guidance and policies.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officers Gill Greenhalgh - her contact details are displayed in church

Or Revd Nicola Butterworth Tel: 07706979393, [email protected]

The Manchester Diocese Safeguarding Officer is Abbey Clephane-Wilson who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officers. She can be contacted by telephone on 0161 828 1465 or by email at [email protected]

Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight. Tel: 0303 003 111

You can access their Safeguarding Helpline outside of office hours on weekdays, and at weekends.

In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police by calling 999.

Other Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)