Safeguarding at Church on Berryfields

Safeguarding is a Priority Here

Here at Church on Berryfields we recognise that 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.

We want everyone to feel safe and secure so we are committed to:

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
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
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

Please click on the buttons below to access our Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and the various guidelines from the Church of England which we adhere to.

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (Buckingham area)

Tsungai Muchegwa
safeguardingrefferals@oxford.anglican.org
07435 550 685

Church on Berryfields Safeguarding Policy

Promoting a Safer Church

Oxford Diocese Safeguarding Guidelines

Parish Safeguarding Handbook

HELPLINES

Bucks Social Services
- To report abuse: 0800 137915
- Out of hours emergency: 0800 9997677
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)