Safeguarding
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.
We work hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships.
Our commitments:
Promoting a safe environment and culture, where children and young people are nurtured and protected; and where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.
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 or other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk
Our safeguarding policy
This is currently being reviewed - it will be available here once updated.
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.
Safeguarding Contacts
St Philip's Safeguarding Officer
Jill Pilling
07977 933010 / 01204 522226
Please don’t send sensitive information via email, but get in touch, providing a contact number, and our Safeguarding Officer will get back to you asap.
Manchester Diocese Safeguarding Officer
Abbey Clephane-Wilson
0161 828 1451
Helplines
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 100 0900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141