Safeguarding
We are committed to making Christ Church Epsom Common a friendly, welcoming and safe place, especially for those who are young or vulnerable in any way. All those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults undergo regular safeguarding training and have a current DBS check.
As part of the Church of England, we adopt their latest guidance and policies.
We recognise that safeguarding is the concern of everybody at Christ Church. All are welcome to complete the Church of England’s Basic Awareness training, an online course that takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. If you would like to participate, speak to one of the safeguarding officers, who will provide you with access to the training portal.
Our safeguarding team
If you have any concerns, it is important to speak to someone. We promise to listen to you, and respond to your concerns. You can talk to us about anyone at all, whoever they are, including church leaders and volunteers in positions of responsibility. Please be assured that your concerns will be treated seriously and confidentially.
Contact
Parish Safeguarding Officers and DBS Validators
Les King: pso1@christchurchepsom.org.uk
Maureen King: pso2@christchurchepsom.org.uk
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Jackie Broadfoot: safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 999
Other useful links
Safe Spaces
An independent service supporting survivors of church-related abuse
0300 303 1056 or safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk
MACSAS
Support for all who have been abused by people in the church.
The Single Point of Access (SPA)
Children and Adult Service social workers: direct information, advice and guidance about where and how to find appropriate support for children and families
Surrey Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (SMASH)
0300 470 9100
Children: cspa@surreycc.gov.uk
Adults: acsmash@surreycc.gov.uk
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC)
01483 568 000
East Surrey Domestic Abuse service
01737 771350 or support@esdas.org.uk
Surrey – YourSanctuary
01483 776822
24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000247
DeafHope (BSL)
07970 350366
Childline
0800 1111
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk
Samaritans
116123 (24 hour helpline) or jo@samaritans.org (email takes longer)
Modern Day Slavery Helpline
0800 01210700
Surrey Crisis Mental Health Helpline
0800 915 4644 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
Stop it Now!
0808 1000 900