Safeguarding & Policies

Keeping everyone safe is a priority within church life, and it is everyone’s responsibility. We take it very seriously, and you can find our policies, procedures and contact details below.

The overall responsibility for safeguarding rests with the PCC (Parochial Church Council) who have appointed Christine Liddle as their Parish Safeguarding Representative.

Further information about safeguarding in the Chichester Diocese and contact details:
https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org

Or telephone the Safeguarding Team at Church House, Hove on 01273 421 021

Safeguarding Record Sheet

Use this form to report any safeguarding concerns to our Vicar and Safeguarding Officer
(In an emergency, please contact the police)

Our Policies (Required reading for volunteers, see below):

For volunteers with our Children and Young People’s Groups:
Please click here to sign the form when you have read the documents above.

Additional policy documents:

Other: 

Praying Friends Guidelines

Click here to listen to Rev. Tom’s update on Safeguarding Sunday, 17 November 2024

Local Agencies

National Agencies

  • NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 
  • Childline – 0800 1111 
  • Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900 
  • NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 
  • Samaritans – 116 123 
  • Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 
  • Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

If you’re affected by any of the issues related to the recent publication of the Makin Report, below are some organisations you can contact for support: