PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
We at St John’s are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community and affirm the individuality, importance and right of all people and children to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We follow the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults.
If you have any concerns as to the well being of children or vulnerable adults, please contact Moira Lewin, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, by telephoning 01252 950365 or by emailing safeguarding@stjohnshw.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can also contact Jackie Rowlands, the Winchester Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, by telephoning 01962 737317 or by email at safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org.
OUR COMMITMENT
St John’s Church is committed to:
- 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.
Additional National Websites & Helplines
NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 |
Childline | 0800 1111 |
Stop It Now | 0808 1000 900 |
NAPAC | 0808 801 0331 |
Samaritans | 116 123 |
Family Lives | 0808 800 2222 |
Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 2000 247 |
Respect Phoneline | 0808 802 4040 |
National Careline | 0800 0699 784 |