Safeguarding
STATEMENT OF INTENTION
As the people of the Benefice Christ Church and St Paul’s, within the Diocese of Exeter, we are concerned with the wholeness of each individual within God's purpose for everyone.
We seek to safeguard all members of the church community, of all ages.
It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
If you have any concerns please contact
The Vicar: Revd John Pout 07739 500 913
Christ Church Safeguarding Representative: Robert Vincent 079 4647 1066
St Paul’s Safeguarding Representative: Helen Snowdon 01803 525 380
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Charles Pitman 07889 542640
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:
James May 07889 542646 or Costa Nassaris 07950 457665
You may wish to consult the Exeter Diocesan website http://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/
Other key contacts: Childline 0800 1111
Silver Line (older people) 0800 4 70 80 90
IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM? If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm or that a crime has been committed, dial 999 If you have serious concerns about an individual’s well-being, you should contact the relevant agencies:
Concerns about children Torbay Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 01803 208100
Please notify your Parish Safeguarding Representative and/or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team after contacting any of these agencies.
Concerns about adults Torbay Safeguarding Adults Team: 01803 219700
Domestic Abuse Torbay Domestic Abuse Service: 01803 698869
Rape Crisis National: 0808 802 9999 Devon & Torbay: 01392 204174
Children who want to speak to someone about any concerns they have can call Childline: 0800 1111
- c/o St Paul's Vicarage
- Locarno Avenue
- Preston, Paignton
- Devon
- TQ3 2DH
07739500913
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