Safeguarding

PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH AT ST LUKE’S

The care and protection of young children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of this Church.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Promoting a safer environment and cultureSafely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adultsResponding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegationCaring pastorally for victim/survivors of abuse or other affected personsCaring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected personsResponding to those that may pose a present risk.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED that someone you know is at risk, 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.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Name: Liz Village
Role: St Luke’s Safeguarding Representative
Tel: 01904 673245
E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Rob Marshall
Role: Diocese of York Safeguarding Adviser
Tel: 01904 699509 – 07914 668907
E-mail: [email protected]