English Martyrs Parish Safegurading
english martyrs parish safeguarding
In our Parish, we take seriously of our responsibility for the protection of children and young people. We do our utmost to ensure a safe and secure environment for the provision of spiritual, catechetical and pastoral care, and activities in the parish.
We will liaise with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegation of abuse is dealt with promptly and properly, any victim is supported and any perpetrator is held to account. All groups in the diocese are committed to establishing high standards of practice.
Anyone with concerns about a child or vulnerable adults in this parish or who requires information on our procedures should contact one of the following.
Contacts:
Fr Tom Lynch(Parish Priest)
01634 71758
Parish Safeguarding Representatives
Kate Taylor Barbara Asaam Anthea Kwaw stroodsg2@safeguard@rcaos.org.uk
Our Diocesan Officers are as follows:
Episcopal Vicar for Safeguarding - Canon John Diver
Safeguarding Co-ordinator - Mary Jane Crowley
Tel: 020 7261 1606
Email: office@sgo-rcdsouthwark.org
Postal Address:
Safeguarding Office St Gabriel’s House Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7FQ
Other useful contacts:
Child Protection Emergency Helpline
020 8697 6006
Childline
0800 1111
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service Helpline
01322 660011
NSPCC (24 hours a day)
0800 800 500
The Cumberlegde Commission Report you can read the full Report and it s recommendations on the Cumberlegde Commission website.
how to report abuse
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office in your diocese. You can contact the Archdiocese of Southwark Safeguarding Office by telephoning 0207 261 1606 or via email at safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk.
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the police.
If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office in your diocese. You can contact the Archdiocese of Southwark Safeguarding Office by telephoning 0207 261 1606 or via email at safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk
