Safeguarding

Safeguarding is the protection of children, young and vulnerable adults. It is about protecting those, who may not have a voice otherwise.

 

At Hope Church, Stafford, we take Safeguarding seriously, and as such are proud to support our staff and volunteers who are passionately serving the local community in a variety of projects.

 

Who are our Safeguarding Team?

 

The Safeguarding team is currently made up of:

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• Gemma Barnwell: Safeguarding Team Leader – children@elimhope.church

• Debbie Winnington: Safeguarding Deputy Leader – socialaction@elimhope.church

 

You can find our internal Safeguarding Policy Here.

 

Elim’s Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding

 

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING 

 

Elim is committed to creating healthy churches and safe spaces for all. We recognise the ways in which children and adults can be at risk of harm or abuse, so endeavour to create a culture to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur. Children rely on adults to keep them safe, therefore all our churches working with children, either directly or indirectly, are committed to safeguarding children in their care.  We seek to do this by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children can reach their full potential. Similarly, within our churches there are adults in need of protection, care and support due to vulnerability, whether that is a permanent or temporary state. We are aware too that within our churches there are relationships of trust, which flourish best within healthy churches and environments, where there is openness, transparency and accountability. 

 

We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all involved in the life of our churches and activities have a role to play in keeping children, young people and adults safe.

 

Mark Pugh – General Superintendent

If you wish to raise a concern regarding safeguarding within the Elim organisation, the following form can be used to notify the National Safeguarding Coordinator. A copy of the form will also be emailed to the person completing the information. Refer a safeguarding concern

 

External Links

 

• Elim

• Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service (ThirtyOneEight)

• ThirtyOneEight Helpline