Christ Church takes very seriously its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk.

We work in partnership with the Diocese of Southwark to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Safeguarding is being aware of others and their needs. This means reporting situations where needs are not being met, or where individuals of any age appear to be in a vulnerable situation.

If you have any Safeguarding concerns or queries, you can contact any of the following people:

Joan Prokop (Parish Safeguarding Officer)
Faith Ockham (Parish Safeguarding Officer)

Telephone - 07777 766652
Email - christchurchsafeguarding@gmail.com

Pamela Chisholm (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)

Telephone - 020 7939 9441
Email - safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services:
MASH: 0208 770 6001

Helplines

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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).

Diocese of Southwark Safeguarding

In an emergency, always call 999