Church Safeguarding at Westbury Gardens
United Reformed Church
The following statement has been agreed by the leadership of Westbury Gardens United Reformed Church on 13th October 2020
We are committed to following legislation, government and URC’s policy and good practice guidelines on safeguarding children and adults in need of protection, including safer recruitment of workers.
We work to a formal safeguarding policy and it can be seen on request from: The Church Secretary Derek Estill Tele 01254 852804 Mob 07800647192
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, you can speak to our Safeguarding Co-ordinator (for children)
Name Susan Parkinson Contact number 01254 885346
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of an adult in need of protection you can speak to our Safeguarding Co-ordinator (for adults at risk)
Name Derek Estill Contact number 01254 852804 Mob 07800647192
Those named above have been appointed and commissioned by the Leadership Team in this
place of worship to respond to any safeguarding concerns
Signed Derek Estill Dated 13th October 2020
Those named above have been appointed and commissioned by the Leadership Team in this
place of worship to respond to any safeguarding concerns
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
Synod Safeguarding Officer name & contact details – Julie Rafferty mob 07964981262
Local authority Children’s Services 01254 666400
Local authority Adult Social Services 01254 589549
Childline 0800 1111
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Stop It Now! (Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Charity) 0808 1000 900
Action on Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141
Through the Roof (Christian Charity working with disabled people) 01372 749955
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
ThirtyOne:Eight 0303 003 1111