Welcome to the church of St Lawrence, Mereworth

Our Vision: Growing in Christian Faith and Sharing it

The parish of St Lawrence’s, Mereworth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

We have formally adopted the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy:

< https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf >. We also follow the guidance in the Church of England’s Parish Safeguarding Handbook:

<https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/ParishSafeGuardingHandBookAugust2019Web.pdf > and the guidance on the Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages: <https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding>.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is : Vacant

If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:

Greg Barry Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Tel: 07585 952174
email: [email protected]

Caroline Smith - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Tel:07768 036590
email: [email protected]

Anthony Glockling - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Tel:07825 315748
email: [email protected]

Other Useful Contacts:

National helplines: NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Childline – 0800 1111

Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331

Samaritans – 116 123

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808