The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates.
If you are concerned that someone you know is a risk, or is being abused, presents a risk to themselves or others, please contact our safeguarding leads (see above for details). If someone is in immediate danger please call 999 without delay.
Our Commitment
Safely recruiting and supporting all those children and 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 affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
South Diocese Safeguarding Team:
In Hours - 02079399423
Out of Hours- 02038746743
HelpLines
Local Authority Social Services lewisham : 0208 3214 7777
NSPCC : 0808 800 5000
National Domestic Abuse : 0808 2000 247
Stop It Now : 0808 1000 900
NPAC : 0808 8010 331
Samaritans : 116123
Family Lives : 0808 800 2222
Childline : 0800 1111
Men’s Advice Line : 0808 8010 327
National Careline : 0800 0699 784