Safeguarding.
Ensuring the safety of all
Charminster Chapel is committed to safeguarding and caring for all children, young people, vulnerable adults and those who are victims of abuse of any kind.
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If you are concerned that anyone is in immediate danger please call the Police (999) straight away.
For any concerns about the wellbeing of anyone who is vulnerable or concerns about anything happening in church life please contact our safeguarding leads at safeguarding@charminsterchapel.co.uk.
Emma Perry
Vicki Patterson
Safeguarding Lead
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
All concerns raised will be investigated thoroughly and action taken in line with our policies. We are committed to maintaining confidentiality in all cases except when we are legally obliged to disclose a concern, or when someone is at risk.
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Those involved in safeguarding receive regular training to ensure that we can keep up-to-date with current best practice. Volunteers working with those who are vulnerable go through DBS clearance and we endeavour to run training for all our volunteers.
HELPFUL EXTERNAL SUPPORT
There may be occasions when you would rather speak to someone independent. If this is the case, we would strongly recommend you contact Thirtyone:Eight who are an independent Christian safeguarding charity, offering support and advice.
Email: info@thirtyoneeight.org
Phone: 0303 003 1111
Other resources available
There are a number of charities and organisations that can offer support to victims and survivors of all types of abuse outside of office hours, either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Age UK
​ Age UK is the leading charity for older people. You can contact Age UK for help, information and advice on 0800 678 1602, 8am-7pm, 365 days a year.
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BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership
BCP, our local council, provide more information and direction on how to make a referral to Children's Social Care. You can contact their first response children's hub on 01202 123334.
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BCP also provide information on external support available for adults. You can contact them on 01202 794300
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Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service designed to help anyone under the age of 19 with any issue they’re going through. You can talk to their counsellors by calling 0800 1111.
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Hourglass
Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse) works to challenge and prevent the abuse of older people. Call their helpline on 0808 808 8141 or email helpline@wearehourglass.org.
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NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child or young person, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 for support and advice for free.
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Abuse Services​
There are services that can help if you’ve been sexually assaulted, raped or abused. These include Rape Crisis, Women’s Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust and Male Survivors Partnership.
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Refuge
Refuge’s 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) supports women fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence.
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Samaritans
Samaritans are available 24 hours a day for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Call 116 123 for free.
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Men's Advice Line
Male victims of domestic abuse can call Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind (0182 3334 244) for non-judgemental information and support.
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NAPAC
NAPAC supports adults recovering from childhood abuse. Call their free, confidential support line on
0808 801 0331.​
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