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.

Safeguarding Officer
Jackie Riglin
(01223) 660144 
admin@stgeorgeschesterton.org.uk 

Hope Church Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Soph Ng

hopechurchsafeguarding@gmail.com 

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Rebecca Boswell
(01353) 652731
rebecca.boswell@elydiocese.org

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