At St Mary’s, all of us involved in our Church activities take safeguarding very seriously. In our safe and caring environment, we will listen to your concerns and respond promptly, signposting to professionals that can help.
Our confidential safeguarding email address is: safeguarding@stmarysshalford.com
If you would rather discuss your concerns with someone outside the parish, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jackie Broadfoot on 01483 790379
St Mary’s Safeguarding officer is John Simpson. He can be contacted on 07860 416805.
The Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement can be accessed here or can be found on our notice board located in the porch at the main entrance. Access is available to it 24/7.
The Parish Safeguarding Handbook can be found in the church and is titled, ‘Promoting a safer church’.
For more information: http://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguarding
If you, or a person you know is in immediate danger, call 999 for police assistance
You can also report a concern to Surrey County Council
For children and young people:
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/contact-childrens-services
For vulnerable adults:
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/adults/care-and-support/concerns
Other useful contacts:
NSPCC (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm) 0808 800 500
Childline (24/7) 0800 1111
Womens Aid womensaid.org.uk
Refuge (24/7) 0800 2000 247
Samaritans (24/7) 116 123
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