Parish Safeguarding Policy

The University Church is committed to:

• The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children and all adults 
• The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
• The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.

Below you can find details of our policy and procedures which have been developed in line with guidance from the Church of England and statutory authorities. The aim is to ensure a safe environment for everyone who wishes to worship at the church, visit or contribute to its activities. The policy is discussed and reviewed regularly by the Parochial Church Council. This policy was updated at the PCC meeting held on Tuesday 14 February 2020.

University Church Safeguarding Policy

The Parish Safeguarding Officer is

Name            Louise Jarvis
Telephone     01865 512786 or 07976951973         
Email             lkjarvis@hotmail.co.uk

The PCC Safeguarding Lead is:

Name              Margaret Chaundy
Telephone       01865 251051
Email              margaret.chaundy2@btinternet.com

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is

Name            Lisa Wilkins (Interim)
Telephone     01865 208290
Email            lisa.wilkins@oxford.anglican.org

Helplines

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141