Safeguarding

The parish is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. We follow the policies and procedures contained in the Diocese of Southwark's safeguarding manual, 'A Safe Church'. This is also available in the church; please ask a Churchwarden or a member of the benefice safeguarding team.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please speak to a member of the benefice safeguarding team. Please call 020 8688 4715 or email [email protected] for more information.

Benefice Safeguarding Officers

Michael Brockett, St Augustine's (020 3612 2593)

Steven Moores, St Peter's (07961 121091)

Clergy

The Rev. Dr. Geoff Dumbeck (Vicar), 020 8688 4715

Churchwardens

St. Augustine's Church

Neil Hiller, Bill Luckhurst

St. Peter's Church

Lucy Dee, Gareth Saunders

Diocesan Safeguarding

Safeguarding referrals / general enquiries:[email protected] / Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)

Safeguarding training enquiries:[email protected] / Telephone: 0207 939 9476

Admin and DBS enquiries: [email protected] / 020 7939 9478

For urgent out of hours advice: (Mon to Fri, after 5pm / weekends and bank holidays) please contact 020 3874 6743.

Emergencies

If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, phone 999.

Other Contacts

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).