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 and Beth Peters
They can be contacted via this email safeguarding@gipsyhill.org.uk
or
through the Church Office on 020 4636 4468
Christ Church Gipsy Hill, 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 9-5 pm)
The Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted for advice and support via the following routes:
Safeguarding referrals / general enquiries:
safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 020 7939 9441
(Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm, with the last call being taken at 4:30 pm)
Safeguarding training enquiries:
safeguardingtraining@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 020 7939 9476
Admin and DBS enquiries:
safeguardingadmin@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 020 7939 9478
Emergencies: If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, phone 999.
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. Click to view details on Promoting a Safer Church.
A copy of our Parish policy can be accessed by the following link.
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.