Safeguarding at St Christopher's

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. 

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:-

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)

If you have any concerns about safeguarding in the Church of England please contact:

NSPCC run a dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 Anyone can use the helpline to provide information or to raise concerns regarding abuse within the Church of England; whether they are reporting issues relating to children, adults or seeking to whistle blow about poor safeguarding practice.

In the Parish: Our Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, please either email [email protected] or ring 01159240046 and we will ask him to be in touch with you.

In the Diocese: Julian Hodgson Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser via telephone 01636 817200 

For DBS advice, please email the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, the Catholic Church of England and Wales or the Church in Wales. You can contact them through https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/ or

Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)

Email: [email protected]