Safeguarding the welfare of all is a priority in all we do.
Please take time to read some of our policies below and get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
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.
To read our current policies please follow these links...
Safeguarding Policy Declaration
Volunteer Behaviour Code
Promoting a Safer Church
Key Contacts for Safeguarding
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
https://www.childline.org.uk/
Or call on 0800 1111
More advice is available from...
