At the Parish of All Saints Congleton, we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures here. Our Diocese has information here.

Contacts

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please use the contacts here:

  • Our Incumbent is Revd Ian Enticott (01260 409039 or email).
  • Our Safeguarding Officer is Dorothy Dentith (01260 272637 or email).
  • The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Sean Augustin. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 01928 718834 (option 4) or by email.

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

The PCC has adopted this safeguarding policy for the parish.

Here is a link to safeguarding training.

Safe Spaces England and Wales

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.

Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056, available:

  • Sundays: 13:00 – 17:00
  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00
  • Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00

Other helplines:

  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)