Safeguarding
Safeguarding at St George's and at Hope Church
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole church.
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without Delay.
Safeguarding Contacts
Here are our local contacts who are available to speak to you if you have any concerns.
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Sophie Ng
hopechurchsafeguarding@gmail.com
07973150496
Vicar
Revd Andy Atkins
vicar@stgeorgeschesterton.org.uk
07967672701
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Rebecca Boswell
(01353) 652747
Local Authority Social Services
(0345) 045 5203
Out of Hours (01733) 234724
IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101
Promoting a safer church
Safeguarding policy statement for children, young people and adults
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf
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.
HELPLINES
NSPCC: 08088005000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 08088010331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 08088002222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141