Safeguarding

Christ Church Gipsy Hill takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. Our Safeguarding Officers work hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships

Our Safeguarding Officers are:

Pauline Simpson
paulinesimpson268@gmail.com

and

Jenny Thomas
jenny@gipsyhill.org.uk

They can also be contacted through the Church Office on 020 8761 5927
Christ Church Gipsy Hill, 1 Highland Road, London SE19 1DP

You can find more help from the following agencies and organisations:

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 9-5pm)

The Southwark Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted as follows:

Pamela Chisholm, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9423  ~  07982 279713

Marie Daly, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9441  ~  07946 255295

Louise Vernon, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9462  ~  07946 255622

For safeguarding concerns out of office hours, please call 020 3874 6743. If you have urgent concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the police.

We aim to create a safe environment where children and young people are nurtured and protected and where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

Christ Church Gipsy Hill Policies

Christ Church Gipsy Hill follows the policies and guidelines set out in the Diocesan publication A Safe Church, a copy of which can be accessed at the following link.

Click to view the Parish's policies on Promoting a Safer Church.

Christ Church Gipsy Hill follows the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and Church of England policy and practice. We respond promptly to any complaints made, and work in close partnership with police and social care services where children or vulnerable adults have been harmed or are at risk of harm or mistreatment. We provide safe recruitment, training and support to our voluntary and paid workers with children and vulnerable adults.

We care for those who have been abused in the past, and minister appropriately to those who have abused.