Safeguarding

The parishes are committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. We follow the policies and procedures contained in the Diocese of Southwark's safeguarding manual, 'A Safe Church'. This is also available in the church; please ask a Churchwarden or a member of the benefice safeguarding team.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please speak to a member of the benefice safeguarding team. Please call 020 8688 4715 or email office@southcroydonbenefice.org.uk for more information.

The safeguarding polices for the two parishes are available to download. These policies are included within the combined policies documents for each parish.

Benefice Safeguarding Officer

Michael Brockett, St. Augustine's 020 3612 2593
Steve Moores, St. Peter's 07961 121091 email:moores.steve@yahoo.co.uk

Clergy

The Rev. Dr. Geoff Dumbeck (Priest), 020 8688 4715

Churchwardens

St. Augustine's Church

Neil Hiller

Bill Luckhurst

St. Peter's Church

Lucy Dee

David Percival

Diocesan Safeguarding Referrals & General Enquires

e-mail: safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org.

Telephone 020 7939 9441 (Mon. to Fri. 09:00 to 17:00) or 020 3874 6743 out of hours

Safeguarding training enquiries

e-mail: safeguardingtraining@southwark.anglican.org

Telephone: 020 7939 9476 (Mon. to Fri. 09:00 to 17:00)

Admin and DBS enquiries

e-mail: safeguardingadmin@southwark.anglican.org

Telephone: 020 7939 9478 (Mon. to Fri. 09:00 to 17:00)

For urgent out of hours advice

please telephone 020 3874 6743

Emergencies

If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, phone 999

Other Contacts

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (freephone and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (freephone and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about

anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (freephone and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).