We take seriously our responsibilities under the Children’s Act. In accordance with Diocesan policy we have adopted a safeguarding policy and a safeguarding working guidelines.  Everyone working with Children is required to undertake registration with the DBS and commit to work to the highest standards outlined in our safeguarding guidelines.

Should you have concern about a child or Vulnerable Adult contact the below immediately

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (PSO):  

Mrs Angela Bridge   tawnyowl28@aol.com

 DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (DSO) 

Carole Fitzsimons   01733 887040

carole.fitzsimons@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Rector: 

The Revd Canon John Hall     01933650278   

fr.john@nenecrossings.org.uk

Other useful numbers (all are free and confidential):

•    Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

•    Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602

•    LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 help@galop.org.uk

•    Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 info@mensadviceline.org.uk

•    MIND mental health charity: 0300 123 3393

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

•    National Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 and is open every day from 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm.

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

•    Safe Spaces for survivors of church-related abuse: 0300 303 1056 safespaces@splitz.org

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

•    The Survivors Trust: 0808 801 0818 and is open Monday to Wednesday 10-7.30pm, Thursday 10-6pm and Friday 10-2pm.