**St Martin's Church, Shenley, is a member of Inclusive Churches**
God loves you. Whatever your age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, job, financial or social status, God loves you.
We are God’s church, and we welcome you.
For up to date information, please visit www.stmartinschurch.co.uk
The parish of Shenley is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St Alban’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
We are totally committed to provide safe places for both children and vulnerable adults throughout the parish. Our policy follows procedures from the Church of England, The Diocese of St Albans and takes into account local parish requirements and is reviewed annually.
The PCC members, as trustees of the parish, are all committed to do the required training and updates whenever these need doing and have all made the necessary DBS declarations, along with any volunteers working directly with children and vulnerable adults. We support and provide training for volunteers that have direct contact with children and vulnerable adults.
We have a Safeguarding Officer, Paul Norman (who can be contacted on [email protected]), who keeps us up to date with any changes to the national and local guidelines. and changes to the law. If any complaints were to be made, there is the network of professional people outside of the parish that will handle any investigations.
You can also contact the Diocese of St Albans Safeguarding Team. The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Jez Hirst 07867 350886 or email him at [email protected]
Other Useful numbers….
Children’s Social Care Services: Herts County Council 0300 123 4043
Adult Health and Social Care Services: Herts Country Council, 0300 123 4042
Borehamwood Foodbank (St Teresa’s): 020 3583 1109
Samaritans: 116 123
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Homelessness – Open Door: 07510 255531
Addictions - The Living Room: 03003650304 or visit www.talktofrank.com/
Citizens Advice: 0800 144 8848
Police 101, Emergency 999
