Christ Church Barnton takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.[email protected]
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues of a safeguarding matter then you can find useful information on above website OR
If you need to speak someone about safeguarding concerns regarding a person of responsibility at Christ Church please speak to our safeguarding officer Jennifer Harrison on 07815 542770. More detailed information about our policies and approach is displayed in our main church building and our church hall.
For alternative sources of help and support:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at
[email protected]
or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
- If you are victim/survivor of church based abuse/harm, Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Safe Spaces Helpline:
0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00-21:00
Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Sundays: 13:00-17:00
· Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
· Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
· National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
· Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
· Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
