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St Margaret’s

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SAFEGUARDING AT ST MARGARET’S

A safer church.
For everyone.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued and heard. If something is worrying you, we’re here to listen and help.

How can we support you?

REAL PEOPLE. READY TO LISTEN.

Let’s talk.

Our safeguarding team is here to help.

Lianne Falkingham

Lianne Falkingham

Parish Safeguarding Officer

01634 362023 Extension 4

safeguarding@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Rev Nathan Ward

Rev Nathan Ward

Vicar

01634 362023 Extension 2, Then 1

vicar@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Care is everyone’s responsibility.

We’re committed to a safer culture for every child, young person and adult.

Our commitments

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Report a concern

  If someone is in immediate danger CALL 999

Diocesan safeguarding team

If you prefer to speak outside the parish, you can contact the Diocese of Rochester safeguarding team. DIOCESAN REPORTING & SUPPORT
If you are concerned about abuse, neglect or someone’s safety, you can raise it with our safeguarding team. You do not need to be certain before asking for help. Prefer to speak to someone?

Church safeguarding team

Lianne Falkingham

Parish Safeguarding Officer

01634 362023 Extension 4

safeguarding@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Rev Nathan Ward

Vicar

01634 362023 Extension 2, Then 1

vicar@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Tell us about a concern

Use the church’s existing reporting service for concerns that are not an emergency.
Open the reporting form

The form opens on The Safeguarding Company’s website.

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Find support

  If someone is in immediate danger CALL 999

Diocesan safeguarding team

If you prefer to speak outside the parish, you can contact the Diocese of Rochester safeguarding team. DIOCESAN REPORTING & SUPPORT

Church safeguarding team

Lianne Falkingham

Parish Safeguarding Officer

01634 362023 Extension 4

safeguarding@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Rev Nathan Ward

Vicar

01634 362023 Extension 2, Then 1

vicar@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Independent support

Childline

Support for children and young people.

0800 1111

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Family Lives

Parenting and family support.

0808 800 2222

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Men’s Advice Line

Support for men affected by domestic abuse.

0808 801 0327

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NAPAC

Support for adults affected by childhood abuse.

0808 801 0331

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National Careline

Information for older people, their carers and families.

0800 0699 784

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse.

0808 2000 247

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NSPCC

Advice for adults concerned about a child.

0808 800 5000

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Safe Spaces

Independent support for people affected by church-related abuse.

0300 303 1056

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Samaritans

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here to listen.

116 123

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Stop It Now

Advice for people concerned about child sexual abuse.

0808 1000 900

Visit website →

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You can ask for help

  If someone is in immediate danger CALL 999
If something has happened that makes you feel worried or unsafe, speak to an adult you trust or contact our safeguarding team.

Share a concern online

You can also use our existing reporting form to explain what is happening. OPEN THE REPORTING FORM

Talk to Childline

You can talk about anything that is worrying you.

Church safeguarding team

Lianne Falkingham

Parish Safeguarding Officer

01634 362023 Extension 4

safeguarding@rainhamchurch.co.uk

Rev Nathan Ward

Vicar

01634 362023 Extension 2, Then 1

vicar@rainhamchurch.co.uk

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Policies & procedures

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Our safeguarding commitments

Safeguarding is part of the life and mission of St Margaret’s. Everyone has a part in making church safer for children, young people and adults. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SAFEGUARDING