One Parish, Six Churches, One Community

Promoting a Safer Church

 

Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However, even in very happy families people, even people we know, love and trust, can upset and harm us. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten, confuse or worry you. It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you, or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening, or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to, and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life.

Our parish safeguarding coordinator is Mark Sims 01522 810153

If you wish to speak to someone outside of Graffoe Parish or need further safeguarding information/advice, you can contact the Diocesan SafeguardingTeam – contact details are 01522 504070 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.There is also information on this website about other places from where you can get help or advice.  

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.Further information, together with Graffoe Parish policy statements can be found in a Safeguarding Folder kept at the back of all our Churches.     

  

House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy for children, young people & adults – Our Commitments:

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture
  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk

 

Full downloadable documents can be found on the Diocesan website:
https://www.lincoln.anglican.org/safeguarding-statements-and-policies

 

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

 

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Rural dean: Lorna Brabin-Smith, Tel: 01522 794868; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Parish Safeguarding Coordinator: Mark Sims, Tel: 01522 810153

Diocesan SG Advisor: Tel: 01522 504070; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Local Authority Social Care Services: 01522 782333

If there is immediate risk or danger, contact the Police on 101.

 

Helplines:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900             
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 8088 141

EdanLincs (Domestic Abuse) 01522 510041

Men's Advice Line 0808 8010327

Elder Abuse Hotline 0800 0699 784

Safe Spaces 0300 303 1056