Safeguarding
The parish is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. We follow the policies and procedures contained in the Diocese of Southwark's safeguarding manual, 'A Safe Church'. This is also available in the church; please ask a Churchwarden or a member of the benefice safeguarding team.If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please speak to a member of the benefice safeguarding team. Please call 020 8688 4715 or email [email protected] for more information.
Benefice Safeguarding Officers
St. Augustine's Church
Michael Brockett, 020 3612 2593
St. Peter's Church
Ann Stranack, 020 8688 2351
Clergy
The Rev. Dr. Geoff Dumbeck (Priest), 020 8688 4715
The Rev. Ada Oneyekwelu (Assistant Priest)
Churchwardens
St. Augustine's Church
Neil Hiller
Kate Richards
St. Peter's Church
Steve Moores
Gareth Saunders
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Pamela Chisholm, [email protected].
Telephone 0207 939 9423 or 07982279713.
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers
Marie Daley: 020 7939 9441 or 07946 255295, [email protected]
Louise Vernon 020 7939 9462 or 07946 255622, [email protected]
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Other Contacts
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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).