Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of our Christian faith.
We are all made unique and in the image of God.
St Giles’ works to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Everything you and we need to know about Safeguarding in a Church of England Parish is available in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook
‘Jesus came that we might have life and have it in abundance’ John 10 v 10.
Please contact The St Giles’ safeguarding team with any questions or concerns.
Church safeguarding officer, Mark Hunter, safeguarding@stgileschurch.com
Children’s champion, Rachel Free, childrens_champion@stgileschurch.com
Champion for adults at risk, Diana Morgan Gray, vulnerable_champion@stgileschurch.com
Lead recruiter, Judy Guy-Briscoe, dbs@stgileschurch.com
Additional resources
Diocese of London Safeguarding Team contact
Website: www.safeguarding.london.anglican.org
HELPLINES
NSPCC for adults concerned about a child - 0808 800 5000
Childline for children and young people - 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse helpline - 0808 808 8141
24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline - 0808 2000 247
NAPAC offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse - 08088010331
Stop It Now preventing child sexual abuse - 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement helpline - 0808 808 1677
Family Lives support and advice on family issues - 0808 800 222
MACSAS (Minister And Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors) for people who have been abused by church officers - 0808 801 0340
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to - 116 123
Some sources of support for victims and families of abuse
THE SURVIVORS TRUST http://thesurvivorstrust.org/
SUPPORT LINE http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
VICTIM SUPPORT https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/childhood-abuse