Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Policy of Agape is designed to create a safe and nurturing environment for all individuals, such as children, young people, adults and older persons, involved with our organization. It is a living document that reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and our dedication to promoting the well-being of our community.
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Agape's Safeguarding
The Board of Directors of Agape, part of St. Matthew's Church in Southwark, has adopted as its own the regulations of the House of Bishops titled: "Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding" as our Policy Statement.
You can find a copy in the parish office
Or through this link.
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Our Safeguarding Officer
Our Safeguarding Officer is:
Mrs Daliana Ruiz
She can be contacted at:
safeguarding@stmatt.co.uk
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Useful Contacts
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
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Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
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National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
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Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).
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Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Diocesan Website for Safeguarding.
Kate Singleton (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser) kate.singleton@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9423 | Mobile 07982 279713 (for urgent matters out of hours)
Marie Daly (Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
20 7939 9441 | Mobile 07946 255295
Louise Vernon (Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9462 | Mobile 07946 255622
The Diocese of
Southwark