Safeguarding Statement

At St James’ Church, Christleton we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Suzanne Lyttle
Email: safeguarding@stjameschristleton.org.uk
Phone: 07487642912

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org

or on 01928 718834 (option 4)

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00

Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00

Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

Other helplines

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Family Lives : 0808 800 2222

Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

The National Careline : 0800 0699 784 (support & information for elderly, their carers & families

Hourglass: 0808 808 8141 (open 24 hours) – safer ageing: stopping abuse