St Mary The Virgin Horsell

Safeguarding

We take the safety of all our young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. All our young people's leaders and helpers are DBS cleared. We have adopted the Church of England's safeguarding policy, you can read about it by clicking on the right. We also follow the Church of England's Code of Safer Working Practice.

 Read our safeguarding policy here

Safeguarding in our parish

Parish Safeguarding Officer is: Lesley Templeman
Email: safeguardingatstmaryshorsell@gmail.com

Diocesan safeguarding advisor: Jackie Broadfoot
Telephone: 07918 559387
Email: jackie.broadfoot@cofeguildford.org.uk

www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguarding

For all emergency situations call 999

Alternative resources:

Safe Spaces
An independent service supporting survivors of church-related abuse.
Telephone: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times)
Email safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk

The Single Point of Access (SPA)
Children and Adult services social workers. Direct information, advice and guidance about where and how to find the appropriate support for children and families.

In Surrey:
Telephone: 0300 470 9100
Email (children): csmash@surreycc.gov.uk
Email (adults): ascmash@surreycc.gov.uk

Domestic Abuse
Surrey ~ Your Sanctuary: 01483 776822
24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
SignHealth domestic abuse service (BSL): (text) 07800 003421

Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Telephone: 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Modern Day Slavery Helpline
Telephone: 0800 0121 700

Mental Health Crisis Helpline
Telephone: 0800 915 4644
SMS texting facility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07717 989024

Stop it Now!
Telephone: 0808 1000 900

  • St Mary the Virgin
  • Church hill
  • Horsell
  • Surrey
  • GU21 4QQ

01483 772134
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