Safeguarding 

At St John’s we are committed to ensuring that our church is a safe place for everyone. We take the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. We are committed to maintaining the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy, Promoting a Safer Church. You can read the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and Procedures by visiting A Safe Church

If you have concerns about someone’s welfare, or if you are worried about anything that happens at St John’s, please speak with one of the Safeguarding Team, or email safeguarding@stjohnseastdulwich.org

St John’s Safeguarding Team

Mary Dawson, Parish Safeguarding Officer
Joy Taylor
Reverend Gill O’Neill
Jim Nurton
Louise Pollard
Sarah Sarker

See more details of our team here

Diocesan Safeguarding Contact information

The Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Team responds to safeguarding concerns when:

  • The concern relates to church officers, someone working or volunteering on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Southwark
  • The concern arises within a Southwark church setting, activity, or on church premises
  • A parishioner of a church in the Diocese of Southwark shares worries about their own safety or behavior relating to children, young people, or adults at risk (including investigations, convictions, or concerning conduct)
  • Someone reports church based abuse, both recent and non-recent

In the first instance – where there is not immediate danger or significant risk of harm (in which case, call 999), please use this Triage and Referral form, to ensure we can provide you with the best support.

Southwark Diocese Safeguarding team can be contacted for advice and support via the following routes

General enquiries:  / Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, with the last call being taken at 4:30pm)

Safeguarding training enquiries:  / Telephone: 0207 939 9476

Admin and DBS enquiries:  / 020 7939 9478

Emergencies: If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, phone 999.

Local Authority Social Services
0207 525 5000

Finding support

You can find details of charities offering support, including contact phone numbers, here

GPDR Notice

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Annual Report

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