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St Stephens Church, Soundwell, takes its duty and obligation to protect all, extremely seriously.
We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at:
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
IF you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter contact:
Rev Lisa Wigmore Vicar in the first instance, 0117 957 4297
or phone Adam Bond at Bristol Diocese 0745 807 3272
or email safeguarding@bristol diocese.org
Other useful contact information at:
http://www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding
AND for help:
Safe Spaces 0300 303 1056 (a voicemail facility is available outside of opening times)
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 (The UK children's charity)
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it now: 0808 1000 900 (https://www.stopwww.stop it now.org.uk/)
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (Supporting recovery from childhood abuse)
Samaritans 116 123 (Here to listen)
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 (Parenting & family support)
National domestic abuse helpline 0808 2000 247
We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at:
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
IF you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter contact:
Rev Lisa Wigmore Vicar in the first instance, 0117 957 4297
or phone Adam Bond at Bristol Diocese 0745 807 3272
or email safeguarding@bristol diocese.org
Other useful contact information at:
http://www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding
AND for help:
Safe Spaces 0300 303 1056 (a voicemail facility is available outside of opening times)
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 (The UK children's charity)
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it now: 0808 1000 900 (https://www.stopwww.stop it now.org.uk/)
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (Supporting recovery from childhood abuse)
Samaritans 116 123 (Here to listen)
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 (Parenting & family support)
National domestic abuse helpline 0808 2000 247
