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Safeguarding
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Christ Church
At Christ Church, we believe that every person is created in God’s image—worthy of dignity, respect, compassion, and care. We are committed to ensuring that our church is a safe place for all who worship, visit, volunteer, or take part in church activities.
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Safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults is a shared responsibility, and we take this calling seriously. No one should ever experience harm or abuse. We work to prevent abuse from happening and to respond promptly, appropriately, and with compassion if concerns arise. We follow the Diocese of Guildford’s Safeguarding Policy and Guidance and Promoting a Safer Church: The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
Safeguarding Team
Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
Geralyn Logan
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Our Safeguarding Officer is trained and available to listen, support, and guide you through any safeguarding concern.​
What To Do If You Have a Concern
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult, please contact us as soon as possible.
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.
If your concern is non‑urgent:
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- Contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer (details above)
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​Alternatively, speak to a member of clergy
Diocese of Guildford Safeguarding Team
If you prefer to speak directly to the Diocese, you can contact them here:
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safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk
01483 790379​
Reporting Outside Church Hours
If the Parish or Diocesan Safeguarding teams are unavailable and the situation is urgent:
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Police: 999
Surrey Children's Services: 0300 4709100 | Email: cspa@surreycc.gov.uk
Surrey Adult Social Care: 0300 2001005 | Email: asc.infoandadvice@surreycc.gov.uk
Support for Victims & Survivors
If you have experienced abuse—recently or in the past—help and support are available. You are not alone.
Support agencies include:
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Safe Spaces – for anyone who has experienced abuse in the Church of England, the Church in Wales, or the Catholic Church of England and Wales.
Website: safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk -
Helpline: 0300 303 1056 | Email: safesapces@firstlight.org.uk
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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 | Email: help@NSPCC.org.uk
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Childline: 0800 1111
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Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
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Samaritans: 116 123 | Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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National Careline: 0800 0699 784
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Hourglass: 0808 808 8141
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Action on Elder Abuse: 0800 0699 784
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We are here to listen and support you with compassion and confidentiality.
Creating a Culture of Safety
At Christ Church, safeguarding is not just a policy—it's part of our culture. We believe every person matters deeply to God and deserves to feel safe and valued within our community.
Together, we can make Christ Church a place where everyone can flourish.