As a Church we want to keep children and adults safe. If you don’t feel safe or are worried about what is happening to you or someone else, this page will help. It lists people and organisations who can help, and the policies we follow.
The Diocese of Rochester has a dedicated safeguarding page with helpful links. It can be found here.
People who can help in Church
Name | Role | Phone | |
Vicki Webster | Parish Safeguarding Officer | 01634 515580 | webstervictoria95 followed by ‘@’ followed by gmail.com |
Greg Barry | Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | 01634 560000 or 07585 952174 | greg.barry followed by ‘@’ followed by rochester.anglican.org |
Anthony Glockling | Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | 07825 315748 | anthony.glockling followed by ‘@’ followed by rochester.anglican.org |
Caroline Smith | Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | 07768 036590 | caroline.smith followed by ‘@’ followed by rochester.anglican.org |
Organisations who can help – HELPLINES
Organisation | Service | Phone Number |
NSPCC | for adults concerned about a child | 0808 800 5000 |
Childline | for children and young people | 0800 1111 |
Action on Elder Abuse | helpline | 0808 808 8141 |
24-hour National Domestic Violence | helpline | 0808 2000 247 |
NAPAC | offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse | 08088010331 |
Stop It Now | helps prevent child sexual abuse | 0808 1000 900 |
Cruse | bereavement helpline | 0808 808 1677 |
Family Lives | provides support and advice on family issues | 0808 800 222 |
MACSAS | for people who have been abused by church officers | 0808 801 0340 |
Samaritans | for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to | 116 123 |
Organisations who can help – SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND VICTIMS
Organisation | Website |
Diocese of Rochester Support for Victims and Survivors – how to report abuse within the Church, and where to gain support | https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/supportforvictimsandsurvivors/ |
The Survivors Trust | http://thesurvivorstrust.org |
Safeline | www.safeline.org.uk/what-can-friends-and-family-members-do-to- support-survivors-of-sexual-abuse |
SupportLine | www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php |
Victim Support | www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/ childhood-abuse |
Church Policy and Practice
You can view these important documents by clicking on their title
Document | Purpose |
Promoting a Safer Church | The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement |
Parish Safeguarding Handbook | The Church of England’s Practice Guidance for Parishes |
Concerns outside of Church
If you have safeguarding concerns that are outside of the Church, e.g. a neighbour or relative we would encourage you to use these contact details:
KENT Tel: 03000 416161(adult) or 03000 411111 (children)
or see www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/report-abuse or search for ‘report abuse’ on www.kent.gov.uk
MEDWAY Tel: 01634 334466 or see www.medway.gov.uk/abuse or search for ‘report abuse’ on www.medway.gov.uk