Safeguarding

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

Our Commitments

Promoting a safer environment and culture

Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults

Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons

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

Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

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

Name: Mrs Margaret Brading Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer Tel: 07793 402 459

E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Mr Greg Barry Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Tel: 07787 445 032

E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Ms Rita Dada Role: Local Authority Designated Officer

Tel: 020 8461 7669 or 020 8313 4325 E-mail: [email protected]

Local Authority Social Services: 020 8461 7777

If there is immediate risk or ranger please contact the Police on 999.

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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

FamilyLives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

• Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141