SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT. 

Our aim 

We aim to create a warm, welcoming and safe place where people of all ages can experience the love of God and where everyone is valued and respected. 

Our safeguarding responsibilities 

The church recognises its responsibilities in safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk, regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability.  

As members of this church we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all associated with the church and will pray for them regularly. In pursuit of this, we commit ourselves to this policy and to the development of sound procedures to ensure we implement our policy well. 

Prevention and reporting of abuse 

It is the duty of each church member to help prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk, and the duty of each church member to respond to concerns about the well-being of children and adults at risk. Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected will be reported in accordance with our procedures. The church will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation into any suspected abuse linked with the church. 

Safer recruitment, support and supervision of workers 

The church will exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or voluntary. All workers will be provided with appropriate training, support and supervision to promote the safekeeping of children and adults at risk. 

Respecting children and adults at risk 

The church will adopt a code of behaviour for all who are appointed to work with children and adults at risk so that all children and adults are shown the respect that is due to them. 

Safer working practices 

The church is committed to providing an environment that is as safe as possible for children and adults at risk and will adopt ways of working with them that promote their safety and well-being. 

A safer community 

The church is committed to the prevention of bullying. The church will seek to ensure that the behaviour of any individuals who may pose a risk to children, young people and adults at risk in the community of the church is managed appropriately. 

Safeguarding contact points within our church 

The church has appointed the following individuals to form part of the church safeguarding oversight for all locations: 

Esther Rudge Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Safeguarding Trustee 

She will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected. She will raise the profile of safeguarding within the church and oversee and monitor the implementation of the safeguarding policy and procedures on behalf of the church trustees. 

Email address esther@trustees.clch.cc 

Judy Pearce, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 

She will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected. 

Phone number 01432 271071   

Email address judy@clch.cc 

Sarah Williams, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 

She will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected. 

Phone number 07876 196701 

The Safe Guarding contacts at our church sites are: 

Hereford: 

• Esther Rudge 
• Judy Pearce 
• Sarah Williams

Ross Church:  

• Andrew White 
• Charis White 

Leominster Church:  

• Jason Marrett 
• Paula Marrett 

01568 574100.

 Our church Elders and site leaders are also an important part of the Church Safeguarding Team.  Where possible, the Church Safeguarding Team will work together if and when issues arise. However, each person has a responsibility to report allegations of abuse as soon as they are raised.