As Christians, we believe that every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from being created and loved by God. We try to treat everyone in a way that reflects that belief, and that means doing everything we can to make sure that our church is a safe and happy place where everyone can explore and express their God-given identity without fear of harm.
So If You’re Worried…
If you know or believe a child or other vulnerable person to be at immediate risk of serious harm please call 999 right now.
If you have other concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or vulnerable adult in connection with St Nicholas Church, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Adviser
Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However, even in very happy families, people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you. It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life.
The people who can help you are the parish priest or the parish safeguarding officer. You can contact the safeguarding officer Mrs Joan Beresford. If you wish to speak to someone outside the church you can contact the diocesan safeguarding team – their contact details are available here. There is also information there about other places where you can get help or advice.
Contacts Who Can Help You
| St Nicholas’ Church Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Joan Beresford 01522 520729 |
The Diocese of Lincoln Safeguarding Team
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Jack Redeyoff phone: 01522 504070 |
| Diocesan Survivor Advocate
Gemma Marks-Good mobile : 07487 242910 |
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| Contacts Outside St Nicholas’ Church and The Diocese of Lincoln or if no-one is available.
Childline: 0800 1111 EdanLincs (Domestic Abuse): 01522 510041 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 8010327 Elder Abuse Hotline: 0800 0699 784 Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056 Survivors UK: info@survivorsuk.org; www.survivorsuk.org ; 02035 983898′ |
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