Safeguarding

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 Christ Church Harpurhey. You can read more about our safeguarding policies below.

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 or other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk​

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 Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Helplines

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 100 0900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141