Safeguarding means measures employed to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people (especially children, young people and vulnerable adults) to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.

 

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church

 

Our Commitments

• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/ survivors of abuse or other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/ allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

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St Mark's Church is commited to safeguarding and has adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Polices.

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Concerned?

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If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused in any way, or presents a risk to others, please contact one of our Safeguarding Officers or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

 

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

 

Name: James Marsh

Role: Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 07724324979

 

Name: Brenda Baxter
Role: Churchwarden
Tel: 0121 502 5049

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IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER, PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101