Safeguarding at Gurnard Church
All Saints’ Church, Gurnard takes safeguarding very seriously. We actively promote and pursue Portsmouth Diocese’s Safer Recruitment Policy, whereby everyone who wishes to work for the church with children, young people or vulnerable adults who may be at risk of harm to first undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring System) check before they can take up their positions. They are also required to attend regular training.
Our policy statement is updated annually and can be seen displayed in the porch of the church.
Safeguarding Officer
Marie Ann Fountaine is our Safeguarding Officer and is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
Anyone with safeguarding concerns can contact Marie Ann via e-mail at marieannfountaine@hotmail.com
Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Team
Tel: 023 9289 9665
E-mail: safeguarding@portsmouth.anglican.org
Local Authority Social Services
Children Tel: 0300 300 0117
Adults Tel: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm or
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm call - 01983 823340
Out of these hours call - 01983 821105
IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999
HELPLINES
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Child-line: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) Support Line: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Respect Phoneline: 0808 8010 327
National Careline: 0800 0699 784