The Benefice of St James with St Michael and St Augustine Beckenham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.
The Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.”
St Michael & All Angels formally adopts the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Model Safeguarding Policy and Statement.
Please see below for links to the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy and details of our safeguarding contacts and agencies who may provide further assistance.
PARISH CONTACTS
Benefice Safeguarding Coordinator
Alison Mansfield
Benefice Administrator
Jo Perry 07838146467
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
Greg Barrie 01634 560000
Local Authority Social Services
Child – 02084617379
Adult – 02084617777
Out of hours – 08003038671
OTHER AGENCIES AND HELPLINES
Children and young people
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC): 0808 801 0331
Adults and families
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247
Church-context abuse
thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS): 0303 003 11 11
Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056
Older people
Action On Elder Abuse: 0800 0699 784