We take safeguarding very seriously, believing that every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of humans in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
Church Safeguarding Policy:
Safeguarding Policy St Andrews, October 2024Church Safeguarding Contacts:
Minister: Revd Dr Simon Edwards
Phone: 01454 418 176
Email: minister@standrewsfilton.org.uk
Church Safeguarding Officer: Dr Liz Hardy
Email: safeguarding@standrewsfilton.org.uk
Circuit Safeguarding Officer: Anna Wheatley
Email: circuitsafeguarding@bsgc.org.uk
District Safeguarding Officer: Kevin Maidment
Phone: 07925 894 649
Email: bristol@dso.methodist.org.uk
South Gloucestershire Council:
Children’s services / ART Team: 01454 866 000
Out of Hours: 01454 615 165
Adult Services: 01454 868 007 / 01454 615 165
Helplines:
Child Line: 0800 111 1 – a free, private, and confidential service where you can talk about anything
NSPCC Freephone: 0800 800 500 – for adults to contact to get advice or share their concerns about a child
Family Lives (ParentLine Plus): 0808 800 2222 – providing professional, non-judgmental support and advice for all members of the family
Silver Line Helpline: 0800 4 70 80 90 – free confidential helpline for older people open every day and night of the year