St Botolph’s, Aldersgate Talks and Moorgate Talks are covered by the Safeguarding Policies of St Botolph’s Church, which is part of the Church of England. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims/ perpetrators of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults. The Guild Church Council (GCC) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practices on safeguarding – more details may be found online.
Contact Calum Campbell (07941 491 034, [email protected]), our Safeguarding Officer, with safeguarding concerns. The Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of London is Lee Elliott ([email protected] and 020 7932 1224)
For more information please see the and safeguarding section of the Diocese of London website.
The GCC’s Safeguarding Policy is as set out below
St Botolph’s is committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and
vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
Create a safe and caring place for all.
Have a named Guild Church Safeguarding Officer to work with the incumbent and the Guild Church Council to implement policy and procedures.
Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the Guild Church.
Display in church premises and on the Guild Church website the details of who to contact if there are
safeguarding concerns or support needs.
Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser and statutory agencies immediately and with respect to Vulnerable Adults.
Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Emergency Contact Details
In an Emergency where a child or a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger ring 999
City of London
Telephone Children’s Services : 020 7332 3621 (9.00am- 5.00pm, Mon – Fri)
Email: [email protected]. Secure email: [email protected].
Out of hours: 020 8356 2710.
Email: [email protected].
For an adult who lives in the City of London call: 0207 332 1224 – Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm only
Email [email protected]. 0208 356 2300 – for all other times, including weekends and
Bank Holidays