Safeguarding

How we work

We in Sandhurst, and the Church of England as a whole, are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community.

We will:

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.
Care pastorally for 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.

You will find a link to our Safeguarding Policy here:

Reporting abuse

On the left, you will find links to contact details for our Safeguarding Officer along with other members of the team here in Sandhurst.

But, please remember 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.

Finding support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore, here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

NSPCC Child Protection
Phone if you are worried about a child.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Childline
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
Helpline: 0808 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

National Domestic Violence
Phone if you are experiencing domesic abuse.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Samaritans
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to
Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

Action on elder abuse
Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm )

Kent County Council Services
Main number: 03000 41 41 41
Adult social services & health: 03000 41 61 61
Children & Families Information Service: 03000 41 23 23
Children’s social services: 03000 41 11 11

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