Safeguarding

St. Mary and All Saints Church are committed to the Safeguarding and protection of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and the care and nurture of them within our church community.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

These safeguarding responsibilities are to be taken seriously and we have policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment.

You can view our Safeguarding Policy here.

Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse

Guidelines for responding to a person disclosing abuse

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Safeguarding information is available here

Contact can be made to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team confidentially by calling 01636817200 (Office hours) or emailing safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org

Alternatively, for anyone who would rather not contact the diocese directly there are a number of ways to do this:

1. An independent helpline has been opened for survivors of church-related abuse and provides information, and help with how to raise concerns regarding abuse within a Church of England context. Call 0800 802020.

2. You can also visit the Safe Spaces for independent support: https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk

3. The Church of England help for survivors which can be accessed at:
Survivor Support Services for CofE website.pdf (churchofengland.org)

4. The Truth Project offers victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the chance to share their experiences and be heard with respect. Visit the Truth Project here: https://www.truthproject.org.uk/i-will-be-heard?