Safeguarding , Children & Vulnerable Adults

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

NameRolePhoneEmail
Vicki WebsterParish Safeguarding Officer01634 515580webstervictoria95
followed by ‘@’ followed by
gmail.com
Greg BarryLead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser01634 560000 or
07585 952174
greg.barry
followed by ‘@’ followed by
rochester.anglican.org
Anthony GlocklingDiocesan Safeguarding Adviser07825 315748anthony.glockling
followed by ‘@’ followed by
rochester.anglican.org
Caroline SmithDiocesan Safeguarding Adviser07768 036590caroline.smith
followed by ‘@’ followed by
rochester.anglican.org

Organisations who can help – HELPLINES

OrganisationServicePhone Number
NSPCCfor adults concerned about a child0808 800 5000
Childlinefor children and young people0800 1111
Action on Elder Abusehelpline0808 808 8141
24-hour
National Domestic Violence
helpline0808 2000 247
NAPACoffers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse08088010331
Stop It Nowhelps prevent child sexual abuse0808 1000 900
Crusebereavement helpline0808 808 1677
Family Livesprovides support and advice on family issues0808 800 222
MACSASfor people who have been abused by church officers0808 801 0340
Samaritansfor people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to116 123

Organisations who can help – SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND VICTIMS

OrganisationWebsite
Diocese of Rochester Support for Victims and Survivors – how to report abuse within the Church, and where to gain supporthttps://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/supportforvictimsandsurvivors/
The Survivors Trusthttp://thesurvivorstrust.org
Safelinewww.safeline.org.uk/what-can-friends-and-family-members-do-to-
support-survivors-of-sexual-abuse
SupportLinewww.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
Victim Supportwww.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/ childhood-abuse

Church Policy and Practice

You can view these important documents by clicking on their title

DocumentPurpose
Promoting a Safer ChurchThe Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement
Parish Safeguarding HandbookThe 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