The Parish of St Mary with All Souls, Kilburn & St James’, West Hampstead

SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT 2023

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) __________________________________________________________________________________________

In accordance with the **House of Bishops’ Policy Statements ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017) and ‘Protecting All God’s Children’ (2010) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ (2018)** our church is committed to:

Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:

Create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named Church Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by these churches.

This church appoints: Nancy Jirira as the Church Safeguarding Officer for St Mary’s and for St James’

Incumbent: Fr Robert THOMPSON

Churchwardens: Florence Bruce-Annan (St Mary’s) and Tom Rainbow (St James’)

Click here for the Safeguarding handbook

The contact details below are agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services. If you are concerned about a child or vulnerable adult please don’t hesitate to call:

London Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers 020 7932 1224
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).
NAPAC: offers support and advice for adult survivors of sexual abuse 0808 8010331
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677
NSPCC: Keeping children safe on-line
MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers- – 0808 801 0340
Sources of support for victims and families of abuse
The Survivors Trust
Safeline - what can friends and-family members do to support survivors of sexual abuse
SupportLine – problems/rape sexual-assault.php
Victim Support
Support for those in London experiencing mental health challenges
The Diocese of London has partnered with the mental health text support service, Shout 85258, to bolster its support for those experiencing mental health challenges across the city. Shout is a free, 24/7, confidential and anonymous mental health text support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. From 30th March 2021, people within the Diocese will immediately be connected to one of Shout’s trained volunteers by texting the word ‘Neighbour’ to 85258.

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

The Parish of St Mary with All Souls, Kilburn & St James’, West Hampstead

SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT 2023

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) __________________________________________________________________________________________

In accordance with the House of Bishops’ Policy Statements ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017) and ‘Protecting All God’s Children’ (2010) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ (2018) our church is committed to:

Promoting a safer environment and culture.

Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.

Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:

Create a safe and caring place for all.

Have a named Church Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.

Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.

Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.

Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.

Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by these churches.

This church appoints: Nancy Jirira as the Church Safeguarding Officer for St Mary’s and for St James’

Incumbent: Fr Robert THOMPSON

Churchwardens: Florence Bruce-Annan (St Mary’s) and Tom Rainbow (St James’)

Click here for the Safeguarding handbook

The contact details below are agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services. If you are concerned about a child or vulnerable adult please don’t hesitate to call:

London Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers 020 7932 1224

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).

NAPAC: offers support and advice for adult survivors of sexual abuse 0808 8010331

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900

Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677

NSPCC: Keeping children safe on-line

MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers- – 0808 801 0340

Sources of support for victims and families of abuse

The Survivors Trust

Safeline - what can friends and-family members do to support survivors of sexual abuse

SupportLine – problems/rape sexual-assault.php

Victim Support

Support for those in London experiencing mental health challenges

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

Ss Mary and James’ Parish Office, 1 St James’ House, Sherriff Road, London, NW6 2AP. Tel: 020 7372 6441. Map

In accordance with the **House of Bishops’ Policy Statements ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017) and ‘Protecting All God’s Children’ (2010) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ (2018)** our church is committed to: