Safeguarding

As Christians we are charged to love and care for each other. We recognise that our work with children, young people (aged under 18 years) and adults at risk is the responsibility of the whole church. We believe that being part of the Christian family of the Church places responsibility on all her members, both institutional and individual, to ensure that the environment for all is safe.

This includes particular attention to children, young people and those who are vulnerable who wish to share in the life of the church and who are offered support and pastoral care by the church, both formal and informal.

Reporting Concerns

If you have any concerns, please contact:

Designated Persons for Safeguarding (DPS):

  • Sue Parrotte (also Child Advocate): 01245 421 088 (home), 07704 414 701 (mobile)
  • Christian Bray: 01245 460 742 (home)
  • Safeguarding Trustee - Beth Hodge: 07950 285 685 (mobile)

Report of any concern must take place within 24 hours.

If you have a safeguarding concern to report, either get in touch directly with us using the details above, or via email at safeguarding@centralbaptistchelmsford.org, completing the Safeguarding Report Form.

If the child or adult at risk is in imminent danger of harm a DPS (either Sue Parrotte or Christian Bray) must be contacted immediately. If you are unable to reach either of them, you must contact the Safeguarding Trustee as they will be able to offer advice.

ONLY IF YOU CANNOT CONTACT THE DPS SHOULD YOU MAKE A REFERRAL TO THE POLICE OR SOCIAL SERVICES

Essex Safeguarding Children’s Board:
Advice & Guidance: 0345 603 7627
Incident Risk: 0345 603 7627
Out of Hours: 0345 606 1212

Essex Police: Non emergency number 101 or 01245 491 491