Our parish of St Olave's Gatcombe is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer by emailing [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor by emailing [email protected] or ring 023 9289 9665. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Rev Stephen Sutcliffe, email [email protected].

Childliine: www.childline.org.uk

Family Lives: www.familylives.org.uk