Safeguarding

The parish of St Paul’s, Kingston Hill takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.

We adhere to the Diocese Safeguarding Policy: A Safe Church, as stated in our Safeguarding Policy. We also have a separate policy for responding to domestic abuse.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Ellie Hughes ellie.hughes@stpaulskingston.org.uk or 020 8549 5444.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors:

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:

Pamela Chisholm – pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9423
07982 279713

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:

Marie Dalymarie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9441
07946 255295

Louise Vernonlouise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
020 7939 9462
07946 255622

Key helpline information:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).