The parish of St George, Bickley is committed to implementing the House of Bishops' safeguarding policies and good practice guidance. A formal statement to adopt the House of Bishops' "Promoting a Safer Church : Safeguarding Policy Statement" was agreed by the Parochial Church Council and recorded in the Minutes of the meeting on 14 May 2023.
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church
Our Commitments
- 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 and other affected persons
- Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
More information at:
The Parish Safeguarding Handbook
Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse
Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
Name: Mrs Beverley Braybrooke Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer Tel: 07958 230 934
E-mail: : bev.braybrooke@btinternet.com
Name: Mr Greg Barry Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Tel: 07585 952 174
E-mail: greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
Name: Ms Rita Dada Role: Local Authority Designated Officer
Tel: 020 8461 7669 or 020 8313 4325 E-mail: rita.dada@bromley.gov.uk
Local Authority Social Services: 020 8461 7777
If there is immediate risk or ranger please contact the Police on 999.
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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
FamilyLives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141