We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.

 The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding and https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding

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

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Care Services or the Police without delay.

Report any concerns about a crime to the Police on 101. In an emergency call 999.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Michael Pritchett

Mobile: 07831123631, email: [email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Danielle Law
Tel 01245 294472; Mobile 07872 680966; [email protected]

OUR COMMITMENTS

· Promoting a safer environment and culture.

· Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people, and vulnerable adults within the church.

· Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

· Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

· Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

· Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

HELPLINES

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 08000 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 100 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808