Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

At Holy Trinity with St John's Penge we are committed to the safeguarding of all children, young people and adults, and this is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church.

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [details below]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Our Parochial Church Council (PCC) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Ruth Wright Tel: 07984 530 502 Email: safeguarding@htsj-penge.church
Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer: Pete Carter Tel: 020 8659 9067
Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sue Thomson Tel: 07867 671 713

Holy Trinity with St John's is within the Diocese of Rochester

and our Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is:

Anthony Glockling
Tel: 01634 560 000 or 07825 315 748
Email: anthony.glockling@rochester.anglican.org

Safeguarding information links:

Promoting a safer church - poster

Diocese of Rochester - Safeguarding webpage

Church of England - Learning and Development

Church of England - Promoting a safer church

Church Of England - Safeguarding policy statement for children, young people and adults

Church Of England - Parish Safeguarding Handbook

Helplines:

Description: support and advice for older people Website: ageuk Tel: 0800 678 1602 (free, everyday 8am – 7pm)	Description: advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, including addictions. Also provides information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ+).   Website: www.mind.org.uk   Tel. support line 0300 102 1234, Info line: 0300 123 3393 (both free, Mon. -Fri. 9am - 6pm, except bank holidays)
Description: Housing Options and Support Service providing housing advice and information on housing related queries or homelessness issues.   Website: www.bromley.gov.uk/homelessness Tel: 020 8461 7721 (Mon. - Fri. 1pm-5pm) Emergency out of hours: 0300 303 8671 (Mon. – Fri. 5.30pm-8:45am & Fri. - Mon. 5:30pm - 8:45am)	Description: support and advice for adult survivors of childhood abuse   Website: napac   Tel: 0808 801 0331 (free, Mon - Thu 10am - 9pm)
Description: supporting anyone in the borough of Bromley over the age of 18 who is facing homelessness or thinks they are soon going to be at risk of facing homelessness.   Website: www.bromleyhomeless.org Tel: 020 8460 0042	Description: specialising in child protection, the NSPCC is the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers, which means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse   Website: nspcc   Tel: 0808 800 5000 (free, Mon. - Fri. 10am-4pm) Childline: 0800 1111 (free, everyday 24 hours)
Description: promotes the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families by enabling change, fostering resilience and helping them build healthy relationships  Website: bromley-y Tel: 020 3770 8848 (Mon. - Fri. 9-5pm (except bank holidays)	Description: the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.   Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk   Tel: 0808 500 2222 (free, everyday 24 hours)
Description: help and support for those with money worries   Website: capuk   Tel: 01274 760720	Description: support for women, children and men experiencing domestic violence   Website: refuge   Tel: 0808 2000 247 (free, everyday 24 hours)
Description: a free, private and confidential service where children and young people can talk about anything that they are concerned about   Website: childline   Tel: 0800 1111 (free)	Description: help and advice for male victims of domestic abuse  Website: respect   Tel: 0808 801 0327 (free, Mon – Fri 10am - 5pm)
Description: support for people facing homelessness   Website: crisis   Tel: 0300 636 1967	Description Christian charity with a vision of a world where women live free from the fear of violence.   Website: www.restored-uk.org   Tel: 020 3906 3930 (general enquiries) National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24-hours)
Description: bereavement help and support   Website: cruse   Tel: 0808 808 1677 (free, Mon. - Fri. 9.30am- 5pm, except Tue. 1pm-8pm)	Description: this is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK and providing support, information, advice, support and therapy. Work with victims and survivors of all ages, all genders, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, including support for partners and family members.    Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org   Tel: 0808 801 0818 (free, Mon.-Thu.10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm. Fri.10am -12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm. Sat. 10am-12.30pm. Sun. 6pm-8pm. Bank holidays 10am-12.30pm
Description: support for all LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. Website: www.galop.org.uk   Tel: 0800 999 5428 (free, Mon. & Tue. 9.15am-8pm, Wed. - Fri. 9.15am-4.30pm)	Description: support and advice for those feeling unable to cope and/or suicidal   Website: samaritans   Tel: 116 123 (free, everyday 24 hours)
Description: advice regarding elder person abuse.   Website: www.wearehourglass.org   Tel: 0808 808 8141 (free, everyday 24 hours) Text: 078 6005 2906	Description: run the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.   Website: www.modernslaveryhelpline.org   Tel: 08000 121 700
Description: foodbank, advice and varied support for those living in the Bromley area with housing, debt or health issues.    Website: www.livingwell.life   Tel: 07933 934631	Description: mental health support for young people and parent/carers.   Website: www.youngminds.org.uk   Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (free, Mon. - Fri. 9.30am-4pm) Text: SHOUT to 85258, (everyday 24 hours)
Description: frontline nursing and hospice care, and information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement   Website: mariecurie   Tel: 0800 090 2309 (free, Mon. - Fri. 8am-6pm, Sat. 10am-4pm)