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.

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

Aternatively please fill in your details below to notify Nikki that you want to have a conversation her and she will call you back.

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If you prefer to speak to a man, Rev Roo MacRae can be contacted on the phone 01858 440129, leave your first name and phone number, or by email.

Our safeguarding lead Nikki will aim to respond within 24 hours, if you don’t get a response within that time, please contact our Minister Rev Roo MacRae 01858 440129 and simply ask him to inform the safeguarding lead that there has been an enquiry.
In this situation you do not need to leave your name, number or any details on the answerphone.