We are committed to ensuring that St. Andrew’s and Holy Cross are safe places for all.
The Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s with Holy Cross has adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement.
The Parochial Church Council has also adopted this Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse.
If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.
Our new Parish Safeguarding Officers will be Jenny Lovell and Emma Lamb who may be contacted by email:
Email: safeguarding@standrewholycross.org
The Parish of St Andrew’s with Holy Cross is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here.
The Diocese of Chelmsford Duty Safeguarding Contact details are:
Tel: 01245 29 44 44
safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org
For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here. This page includes contact details for other Safeguarding organisations and charities.
The Local Safeguarding Children Board for can be contacted:
Tel: 03456037627 (Children & Families Hub 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Email: escb@essex.gov.uk
Tel: 03456061212 (Emergency Duty Team – Out of hours)
Email: emergency.dutyteamoutofhours@essex.gov.uk
The Local Safeguarding Adults Board can be contacted:
Tel: 03456037630 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Tel: 03456061212 (Emergency Duty Team – Out of hours)
Email: esab@essex.gov.uk
Email: socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Website: Safe Spaces England & Wales
Other useful contact details:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
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
If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.