The Parish of Bollington takes safeguarding matters seriously and is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Policies:
Our parish safeguarding policy is:
At St Oswald’s we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
Reporting a concern:
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Christine Osbaldiston
Email: safeguarding@stoswaldbollington.org.uk
Phone: 07703 437548
or
Vicar: Revd Nancy Goodrich
Email: revnancygoodrich@gmail.com
Phone: 07895 363038
or
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team
https://www.chesterdiocese.org/safeguarding
safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 643442
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.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone. Please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Finding support:
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Parent-line: 0808 800 2222
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Splitz Support Services: an independent charity specialising in supporting victims and survivors of abuse and can provide confidential, independent and specialist support. You can email them at safespaces@splitz.org to contact their partner organisation via telephone on 0300 303 1056.