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

www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding