SAFEGUARDING

Promoting a Safer Church

St Paul's, Marylebone PCC (Parochial Church Council) has adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy 'Promoting a Safer Church' and is committed to undertake to:

Promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Work to prevent abuse from occurring.
Seek to protect those who are at risk of being abused and respond well to those who have been abused.
Take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
Take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all.

Safeguarding refers to the actions the Church takes to promote a safer culture in our churches. (Parish Safeguarding Handbook).

St Paul's have an appointed Parish Safeguarding Officer (Angela Molloy). The clergy and ministry team, PSO, Churchwardens and PCC at St Paul's have completed the required Safeguarding Training. We receive updates on safeguarding training and advice through the London Diocesan Safeguarding Team, and work closely with them.

Parish Safeguarding Officer - Angela Molloy

Email: safeguarding@stpaulsmarylebone.org

‘The Church of England is called to share the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. The life of our communities and institutions is integral to how we address this task. The good news speaks of welcome for all, with a particular regard for those who are most vulnerable, into a community where the value and dignity of every human being is affirmed and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to our call to share the gospel therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing abuse from happening and responding well where it has.’

From ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement

Reaching Out For Support

If you need immediate help:

If you have immediate concerns about your own or someone else's safety, please contact the police or your local authority Children or Adult Social Care Services.

If you are a child and someone is hurting you, you can get help from Childline or NSPCC:

Childline: 0800 1111

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Other support lines that may be able to help:

Samaritans: 116 123

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

How to raise a concern at St Paul's:

Any safeguarding advice and concerns raised in the parish should initially be brought to the attention of the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) or the Incumbent (Rector), who can seek advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

St Paul’s Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Angela Molloy. Angela can be contacted directly by email, which is checked on Fridays and Sundays.

If you need a reply more urgently, please feel free to contact the PSO via the church office either by phone or email.

Phone: 020 7724 8517

Email: office@stpaulsmarylebone.org

For more information on safeguarding policy and resources for safeguarding questions, please visit here.