The Parochial Church Council for St Mary the Virgin, Silchester, has an approved policy for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. There is a copy posted in church.
Safeguarding Policy - October 2023
If you have any reason at all to be concerned about potential abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, please speak as soon as possible to one of the people or organisations listed below, or email safeguarding@silchesterchurch.co.uk.
Rôle or Organisation |
Name |
Telephone Number |
Rector |
Rev Steve McKay |
07759 151576 |
Resident Priest |
Rev Karen West |
07525 494025 |
Parish Safeguarding Officer | Ms Hannah Evans | 07583 246334 |
Child Protection Officer |
Mrs Anita Withers |
01189 700196 |
Winchester Diocesan Adviser |
Helpline |
01962 737317 |
Stop it Now |
Helpline |
0808 1000 900 |
Childline |
Helpline |
0800 11 11 |
Action on Elder Abuse |
Helpline |
080 8808 8141 |
Family Lives |
Helpline |
0808 800 2222 |
Colin Hunt
Safeguarding Administrator for St Mary the Virgin, Silchester
9th October 2023