We take seriously our commitment to safeguarding.

Here you can read our policies on Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

If you are in need of help, here are some useful telephone numbers and e-mail addresses:


PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Beth Steer

E-mail: safeguarding@allsaintspavement.co.uk


DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISER

Rob Marshall: 07914 668907 or 01904 699509

E-mail: safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org

see https://www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding


LOCAL AUTHORITY SOCIAL SERVICES

Child Protection

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: 01904 551900

Out of hours emergencies: 01609 780780

Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Adults Board: 01904 555111

Out of hours emergencies: 01609 534527


LOCAL POLICE

If no-one is in immediate danger: 101


HELPLINES

  • Childline 0800 1111 (support and advice for children and young people)
  • Family Lives 0808 800 2222 (parenting and family support)
  • Hourglass 0808 808 8141 (formerly Action on Elder Abuse)
  • Kidscape 0300 102 4481 (parent advice line re: bullying)
  • Mind 0300 123 3393 (information line for mental health support)
  • NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (protection of children and prevention of abuse)
  • Refuge 0808 2000 247 (National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
  • Samaritans 116 123 (crisis support)
  • Stop it Now 0808 1000 900 (helpline – prevention of child sexual abuse)
  • Thirtyone:eight 0303 003 1111 (helpline – formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)