Safeguarding

Thorngate and Blackwater Churches

Safeguarding

Thorngate and Blackwater Churches

Safeguarding in the Thorngate and Blackwater Benefice

The Thorngate and Blackwater Parishes are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of children, young people and adults within our church communities. This involves:

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture.
  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

Safeguarding Policy Statement

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Parish Safeguarding Handbook

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Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

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 the Benefice Safeguarding Officer or, if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Safeguarding Officers:

Lockerley, East Dean, East Tytherley and West Tytherley – Sarah Peppiatt – Email thorngatesafeguarding@gmail.com

Sherfield English – Clare Durham- Email sherfieldpso@gmail.com

Wellow-  Roger Venning – Email stmsafeguarding2@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Jackie Rowlands – Email safeguarding@winchesterdiocese.org, Phone 01962 737317 or 07921 865374

Hampshire County Council out of hours service 0300 555 1373

For all emergency situations, contact the police on 999.