St Giles’ Church takes the safeguarding and care of children or vulnerable adults very seriously.

We adhere to ‘A Safe Church’, which is the Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding policy manual, and a copy is always on display at the back of the church for everyone to access.

You can access an online copy on the diocesan website (external link).

St Giles’ also reviews guidance available on a national level, which is available to all churches on the Church of England’s website (external link).

Finding help

If you have any concerns please contact:

St Giles Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO): Mercy Hill Assistant PSO: Doris Avbulimen
Mobile: 07734 543468 Mobile: 07909 094115

Church Wardens: Doris Avbulimen, Deborah Dairo & Phyllis McLaughlin

Southwark Diocese Contacts

If you would rather contact the Diocese of Southwark about any concerns please use the contact details below.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Pamela Chisolm 020 7939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm)

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: John Stafford 020 7939 9441

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Louise Vernon 020 7939 9441

Helplines

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Lines are free and open 24 hours. Phone if you are worried about a child.
www.nspcc.org.uk

Child-line: 0800 1111
Lines are free and open 24 hours. Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
www.childline.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Lines are free and open 24 hours. Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123
Lines are free and open 24 hours. Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
www.samaritans.org

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141
Lines are free and open Monday to Friday 9-5pm.
www.elderabuse.org.uk