Safeguarding at St. Dunstan's

 

We are committed as a church family to the safeguarding of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable.  We aim to establish a safe and caring community, that provides a caring environment for us all where these is a culture of 'informed vigilance' as to the dangers of abuse. All volunteers involved in church-based activities are required to undertake safeguarding training, that needs to be refreshed every 3 years. 
 
We comply with the Safeguarding Policy statement of the Church of England and follow the procedures and guidance contained within the Canterbury Diocesan Safeguarding Guidelines in respect of DBS disclosure checks, risk assessments and all other safeguarding practice and procedures.
 

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Parish Safeguarding Officer 

 

If you need any information or need to share something with us please contact:

Elizabeth Hancock on 07786 318668  

 

Or at the following email address:

 

safeguardingstdunstancranbrook@gmail.com

 

 

Alternatively the Safeguarding Advisers for Canterbury Diocese can give expert and immediate support: their contact details are:

 

Paul Brightwell: 07398009951

Fiona Coombs: 07548232395

 

For further information please view the Code of Practice and Diocesan Guidelines below:

Diocesan Safeguarding link:

https://www.canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding/
 
Helplines for those in need of support

 

• NSPCC - For adults concerned about a child 0808 800 5000

• ChildLine - For children and young people on 0800 1111

• The Marie Collins Foundation – For support for young people abused online 01765 688827

• Action on Elder Abuse helpline 0808 808 8141

• 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

• NAPAC – Offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse 0808 801 0331

• Stop It Now – preventing child sexual abuse 0808 1000 900

• Cruse – bereavement helpline 0808 808 1677​