Safeguarding

The Parish Church Council (PCC) of Catford and Downham Parish recognises the need to safeguard the children, young people and adults in our care and guard against the possibility of any form of abuse of children, young people and adults by persons who may be acting in the name of our parish. We take our responsibilities to safeguard everyone who attends our church very seriously and have therefore paid due regard to safeguarding policy and procedure. We therefore resolve that we will comply with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).

If you have any safeguarding concerns please speak to Rev, Peter Organ, Rev. Nick Walsh, Rev. Stuart Leck one of the Church Wardens or our safeguarding officer – Lucie Walsh on 07817478110 / walsh.lucie@gmail.com. Alternatively please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Pamela Chisholm on 020 7939 9423 or 07982 279713 (office hours), 020 3874 6743 (out of hours).

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.