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 for adults concerned about a child - 0808 800 5000
Childline for children and young people – 0800 1111
Hourglass help on different types of abuse – 0808 808 8141 24-hour
Stop It Now helps prevent child sexual abuse – 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement support - 0808 808 1677
NAPAC offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to – 116 123
Family Lives provides support and advice on family issues – 0808 800 2222
MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers – 0808 801 0340
The National Careline - 0800 0699 784
Respect Mens Advice Line for male victims of domestic violence and abuse 0808 8010 327
National Domestic Abuse Helpline for women and children - 0808 2000 247
The Survivors Trust Sources of support for victims and families of abuse - 0808 801 0818
Safeline How to support someone affected by sexual violence - 01926 402 498
Supportline Caring and support for victims of rape and sexual assault - 01708 765200
Victim Support and information about the crime of childhood abuse - 0808 168 9111