Safeguarding Information
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

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 2024

Church 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

Last Updated: October 2024