SAFEGUARDING
AT ST G's
Safeguarding in the church community to make our churches safe for children, young people and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility.
At St Georges we take our safeguarding responsibility VERY seriously and we have our own safeguarding policy.
If you have a concern over ANY issue with regards to this, please feel free to contact our Safeguarding Officer.
The links below can used to view Safeguarding Policy Information and Handbook from the Church of England, the Diocese of Bath and Wells, and our own Safeguarding Policy
Promoting a Safer Church - Church of England Safeguarding Policy
Promoting a Safer Church - Church of England Handbook
Diocese of Bath and Wells Safeguarding Pages
St Georges Wilton Taunton Safeguarding Policy
Our Safeguarding person is Hilary McKegney. If you have any concerns about the possible abuse of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please contact Hilary via e-mailing safeguarding@stgchurch.co.uk or call 01823 284253.
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Ben Goodhind who can be contacted on ben.goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org
Tel: 01749 588917
If you would like to contact them or report a concern, please click here.
if it is a matter concerning immediate risk to a Child Young Person or Vulnerable Adult you should contact the Police on 999 or 101 or the Local Authority Social Care Service on 0300 123 2224 (out of hours 0300 123 23 27 (children) / 01823 368244 (Adults and Mental Health).
OTHER HELPFUL SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
Safe Spaces is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you. Call our free helpline 0300 303 1056 or email safespaces@firstlight.org.uk. Opening hours Mon- Fri- 9am-9pm, Sat- 9am-1pm, Sun- 1pm-5pm.
The following organisations can also provide support for those suffering abuse.
Childline 0800 1111 (for children)
Silverline 0800 4 70 80 90 (for older people)
Family Lives (formerly Parentline) 0800 800 2222
Somerset Domestic Abuse Service 0800 69 49 999
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
The Survivors Trust 0808 801 0818
Stop it Now 0808 1000 900
Samaritans 116 123 (free)
Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors (MACSAS) 08088 01 03 40
Survivors Voices
Survivors Network
