Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, adolescents and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church. As such, the parish of Christ Church, Broad Green, takes safeguarding very seriously.

The Church Of England's Safeguarding Commitments

Promote a safer environment and culture
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church
Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Care pastorally for:
- Victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
- Those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others

If you are concerned

…that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advise from a Safeguarding advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Serviced or the police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to

Church and Diocese

Name	Esther Onyeanuna	Sam Quaye & Kim Sharkie	Rev. Les Jesudason	Pamela Chisholm
Role	Parish Safeguarding Officer	Church Warden	Vicar	Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Telephone	07985 316755	02086497620	07594 306961	020 7939 9423 (office hours) 020 3874 6743 (out of hours)
Email	safeguarding.christchurch@outlook.com		les.christchurch-croydon@outlook.com	pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services

Name	Croydon Council Safeguarding
Number for Children:	020 8255 2888 (‘in hours’), 020 8276 6400 (out of hours)
Number for Adults/Urgent needs:	020 8726 6500

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER, CALL 999 IMMEDIATELY

Helplines

Childline: 0800 1111	NAPAC: 0808 801 0331	National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222	NAPCC: 0808 800 5000	Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
Mens' Advice line: 0808 8010 327	National Careline: 0800 0699 784	Samaritans: 116 123