Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Anne’s. 

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are

  • Stephanie Schlingensiepen and she can be contacted on 020 8874 4802
  • Richard Hutchinson who can be contacted by email: richardwhutchinson@hotmail.com

Alternatively you can contact our churchwardens.

Karen Mayne (karen.mayne13@ntlworld.com)

Clare Howarth (clarehow10@googlemail.com)

The following agencies are able to provide help  and advice to those who have a safeguarding concern.

  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 020 7939 9423 (office hours), 07982 279713 (out of hours). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

 

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers can be contacted directly

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Pamela Chisholm pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9423Mobile 07982 279713 (for urgent matters out of hours)

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Marie Daly and Louise Vernon

This is a link to A Safe Church which is our safeguarding manual.

https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures