SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to ensuring that St John’s Church is a safe place for all.
If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm, you should call 999 and ask for the police or emergency services.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Kirsty Smith. She can be contacted on 020 8506 2150 or parish-office@sjbh.org.uk.
The Parochial Church Council of St John’s Church has adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting A Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement.
St John’s Church is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. If you feel unable to contact the Parish, you can contact the Diocese Safeguarding Team directly using the details below.
Email: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org
Tel: 01245 294444
Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA)
Email: aknight@chelmsford.anglian.org
Tel: 01245 294457
Click for more information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Church of England Safeguarding can be contacted on:
Email: safeguarding@churchofengland.org
Further information may be found on the CofE website.
For information about Local Authority Safeguarding, you can visit the following websites:
National Helplines:
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Childline - 0800 1111
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Stop it Now - 0808 1000 900
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NAPAC - 0808 801 0331
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Samaritans - 116 123
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Family Lives - 0808 800 2222
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National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
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Hourglass - 0808 808 8141
