Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church

House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people & adults

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.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Download a guide to support survivors of abuse

LOCAL CONTACTS

(Available to speak to if you have any concerns)

Name: Sara Sutherland
Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 020 7251 1190
Email: safeguarding@inspirelondon.org

Name: Judith Littlejohns
Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 020 7251 1190
Email: safeguarding@inspirelondon.org

Name: Reverend Mark Jackson
Role: Minister in Charge
Tel: 020 7251 1190
Email: mark@inspirelondon.org

Name: Vicki Preston
Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Tel: 020 7932 1224
Email: safeguarding@london.anglican.org

LOCAL AUTHORITY SERVICES

Children
Islington MASH - 020 7527 7400

Adults
Access Service - 020 7527 2299
(out of hours - 020 7226 0992)

Is there immediate risk or danger?

Please contact The Police on 999

HELPLINES

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
National Careline: 0800 0699 784