Our commitment
The Minister, Steering Group and Church Members recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and adults. We acknowledge that children, young people and adults can be the victims of physical, sexual, spiritual and emotional abuse, and neglect.
As a Church we have adopted the procedures set out in this safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance. We are committed to build constructive links with statutory and voluntary agencies involved in safeguarding.
Further down this page are details of how to contact us if you have a safeguarding concern.
If you are an employee or volunteer at the church, you are expected to follow our code of conduct.
You can read our full safeguarding policy here.
It is part of our Letting Agreement that users of our building follow our Safeguarding Policy.
There are a number of appendices contained in the safeguarding policy which you may find helpful.
Abuse of Children – the definition of abuse and signs of abuse
Abuse of Adults – the definition of abuse and signs of abuse
Our Complaints, disciplinary and grievance policy
Praying with children
Guidance on Touch
Sex Offenders
Reporting a concern form
If you wish to raise a safeguarding concern
If an adult or child is in immediate danger you should contact the emergency services immediately and then report the concern to us if it involves a member of the church or has taken place on the premises.
To report an incident to
Leicestershire Adult Social Care Telephone: 0116 305 0004 (Mon-Thu, 8.30am to 5pm, Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm). Emergency Duty Team Telephone: 0116 305 0888 (Evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays)
For concerns about a child contact our First Response Children’s Duty Team on 0116 305 0005 (24 hour line).
The Church Meeting has appointed Nikki Beacher to be our safeguarding lead, she has experience of safeguarding throughout her professional career.
You can complete our Reporting a Concern form and return it to Nikki by email