At St. Paul’s Church we love our safeguarding responsibilities because they match God’s heart to “always protect” (1 Corinthians 13:7). We are committed to making St. Paul’s a safe space and to dealing openly and transparently with any issues raised.
If you wish to speak to someone or report anything that may be a concern please contact one of the team:
Safeguarding Lead: Jaki Swain safeguarding@stpaulsbrixton.org
Vicar: Marcus Ottaviani vicar@stpaulsbrixton.org
Southwark Diocese Safeguarding Team: 0207 939 9441 safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org
In any emergency please call 999
The PCC and Vicar have a duty of care to ensure the protection of the vulnerable in their church community.
In terms of safeguarding, the PCC & Vicar will:
1) Promote a safer church for all in the church community, and ensure there is a plan in place to raise awareness of, promote training and ensure that safeguarding is taken seriously by all those in the church community;
2) Adopt The House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement;
Click this link to see the Church of England’s:
Promoting a Safe Church handbook
Are you a child? Is someone hurting you?
If so then do call Childline on 0800 1111 childline.org.uk
Helplines
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
Adult Social Care and Health Services
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
Men’s Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
National Careline: 0800 0699 784