Safeguarding
Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life and we always set out to do that well.
We see ourselves as 'family' and want to treat people in a way that is thoughtful and kind. 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, confuse or worry people. 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 someone 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.
The people who can help you are Revd Michelle Webb, the Parish Priest or Russ Coulter, Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Revd Michelle Webb - michelle.webb@lincoln.anglican.org - 07939 454605
Russ Coulter - safeguarding@asn.church - 07770 777678
If you wish to speak to someone outside the church you can talk to the Lincoln Diocese Safeguarding Team. Details are here:
https://www.lincoln.anglican.org/contact/directory/ , scroll to Safeguarding, and expand the heading to see the officers.
Essential Documents
The PCC has approved the following policies:
Safeguarding policy statement
We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding policies, and its Promoting a Safer Church document can be downloaded here.
Serious concerns
Please remember that if you have a serious concern about a child or adult at risk you should contact the Police or the local authority safeguarding team in your area.
Please note: you do not need to speak to the diocesan safeguarding team first if the matter is urgent.
Emergency: 999
Local Police: 101
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now! (NSPCC): 0808 800 5000
Elder Abuse Hotline (National Care): 0800 069 9784
Men's Advice Line: 0800 801 327
Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
EdanLincs (Domestic Abuse): 01522 510 041
Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056
If you, or someone you know, are survivors of abuse within the church, please find information about further support here.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team
You can contact the diocesan safeguarding team directly during working hours to report a concern or for guidance and support:
Phone: 01522 504070 or email:
safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org.
For matters relating to DBS checks, please phone 01522 452049 or email:
safeguarding.admin@lincon.anglican.org
Volunteering & Training
It is important that we know a little bit about those who volunteer at All Saints, so when you volunteer for a role that might involve children or vulnerable adults, you will be safely recruited. One of the things you will be asked to do as part of this process is to complete safeguarding training.
More details can be found about the training by contacting Russ Coulter or emailing safeguarding.training@lincoln.anglican.org