Safeguarding
The Church of England and the leadership of Hope Church Chesterton are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
We recognise the important role that the Church has in caring for both young and old alike, and to that end we seek to provide a safe and caring environment that promotes the welfare of all people in our society - particularly those who are vulnerable and marginalised.
You can find more information about safeguarding from the Diocese of Ely website: https://www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding
If you wish to discuss any safeguarding concerns, please get in touch.
You may find the following contact details helpful:
Sophie Ng
Parish Safeguarding Officer
hopechurchsafeguarding@gmail.com
Revd Andy Atkins
Vicar
vicar@stgeorgeschesterton.org.uk
Rebecca Boswell
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
01353 652747
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Children's Services:
0345 045 5203 (Out of hours: 01733 234724)
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
Our Commitments
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
HELPLINES
NSPCC: 08088005000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 08088010331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 08088002222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141