PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN BUCKLAND
Safeguarding Policy – Promoting a Safer Church

On 19th July 2019 the Parochial Church Council adopted the following Safeguarding Policy.
“In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, our church is committed to:
• promoting a safer environment and culture
• safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church
• responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
• caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• responding to those who may pose a present risk to others.
[…]”

READ THE FULL POLICY HERE.

St Mary’s Parish Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse – READ THE FULL POLICY HERE.

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Mary’s.
Our key contacts are:
Churchwardens:
Elizabeth Vahey – 01737 221444
David Sayce – 01737 242776
Rector:
The Revd. Anna Moore – 01737 901860
READ THE FULL ROLE DESCRIPTION FOR THE PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER HERE.

READ THE ST MARY’S BUCKLAND PCC SAFEGUARDING DELEGATIONS SCHEME HERE.

Essential Helpline Links:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).

Diocese of Southwark – Safeguarding contacts:

• Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Pamela Chisholm, Trinity House, 4, Chapel Court, London SE1 1HW.
  e: pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
  020 7939 9423
  07982 279713
• Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:
  Marie Daly
  marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
  020 7939 9441
  07946 255295
  Louise Vernon
  louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
  020 7939 9462
  07946 255622
• Safeguarding Training Administrator:
  Carol Rimmer
  carol.rimmer@southwark.anglican.org
  0207939 9478
• Safeguarding Administration Manager:
  Zoe Skilton
  zoe.skilton@southwark.anglican.org
  W 020 7939 9476
• Safeguarding Information Manager:
  Uzma Osinibi
  uzma.osinibi@southwark.anglican.org
  W 020 7939 9444
• For safeguarding concerns out of office hours, please call the Duty Direct Line 0203 874 6743

To access the Southwark Diocese manual of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures A Safe Church CLICK HERE.

Page updated 19/7/2019