As a church we are committed to:

• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse or other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Safeguarding Coordinator - Charis Smith - charis_smith@hotmail.com

Diocese Safeguarding Advisor - Abbey Clephane Wilson - 0161 828 1451 - abbeyclephane-wilson@manchester.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services: 0161 234 5001

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101.