Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at Emmanuel Church, in the Parish of Morden.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers for Emmanuel are Pauline Botting and David Ruddick, and our Warden for Emmanuel Church is Ade Adebayo.
They can be contacted by phone, or by e-mail:
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These are the policies that Emmanuel Church has adopted as a district member of the Morden Parish Team.
- Morden Team Safeguarding Policy - Children
- Morden Team Safeguarding Policy - Domestic Abuse
- Morden Team Safeguarding Policy - Vulnerable Adults
Support Organisations
Here is some more information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
Diocese Contacts
Here are contact details for the Safeguarding Team for the Diocese of Southwark:
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Pamela Chisholm
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org; Tel. 020 7939 9423; Mobile 07982 279713
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Marie Daly
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org; Tel. 020 7939 9441; Mobile 07946 255295
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Louise Vernon
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org; Tel. 020 7939 9462; Mobile 07946 255622
For safeguarding concerns out of office hours, please call 020 3874 6743.
The safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Southwark is set out in a document called 'A Safe Church'. View online here