Safeguarding the welfare of everyone is a priority in all that we do
Safeguarding the welfare of everyone is a priority in all that we do
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of all who participate in the life of the Church.
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the Parish Safeguarding Officer, the Vicar, the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority. If immediate risk or danger call the Police on 999.
Contacts
Rev Paul Taylor - Vicar
01903 533081 / 07585045234
paul.taylor@stmatthewsworthing.org
Maureen Rackham - Parish Safeguarding Officer
01903 882797
safeguarding@stmatthewsworthing.org
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
safeguarding@chichester.anglican.org
01273 421 021
Local Authority Social Services
Urgent concerns about a child 01403 229900
(033 022 26664 for Emergencies out-of-hours)
Urgent referrals for adults 01243 642121
Police 101 ( Non emergency )
If you are a child, you could contact Childline
Or call on 0800 1111
More advice is available from...
