‘Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of every one of us. It is central to our mission and ministry and is integral in the Diocesan Vision which asks us to consider how to make our church communities healthier’ (From Blackburn Diocesan website).
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is
John Massey
Phone no: 07731 673 721
email: safeguarding@allsaintsclaytonlemoors.org
Promoting a Safer church.
As Christians, we have a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. We strive to make our church a place where all people feel welcomed, respected and safe from harm. We work towards creating a safe non-discriminatory environment by being aware of situations which can create vulnerability.
We have in place Safeguarding procedures and Codes of safer practice. Our policies govern the work undertaken with children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend church or take part in activities on church premises.
To this end All Saints’ Church follow the guidelines set out by the Church of England and have formally adopted the following
- the House of Bishops 2025, Safeguarding policy statement and Promoting a Safer Church
We have displayed the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church, which also displays details for the Safeguarding Officer.
We also have a Safeguarding notice board in the porch of the church, where the copy of the handbook, policy and other important information, phone numbers and contact details can be found.
All Saints Safeguarding policy is reviewed yearly and signed by incumbent and Wardens. The signed copy is on the Church noticeboard. You can also read the policy here
We ensure that those working with children and adults at risk have been through the safer recruitment process, received safeguarding training and support.
Reporting a concern
If you believe someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish safeguarding Officer in the first instance.
All Saints Safeguarding Officer: John Massey
The Parish Safeguarding Officer can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Diocesan Safeguarding Team Contact details
General contact:
Email: safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
Email: safeguarding.training@blackburn.anglican.org
Telephone: 01254 503088
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Cath Smith
Telephone: 07711 485170
Email: catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Sophie Booth
Telephone: 07468 971759
Email: sophie.booth@blackburn.anglican.org
Safeguarding Trainer: Andrea Richards
Telephone: 07484 073146
Email: andrea.richards@blackburn.anglican.org
Safeguarding Administrator: Claudia Aspey
Telephone:01254 503088
Email: claudia.aspey@blackburn.anglican.org
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2Q
Finding support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (Out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice).
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
“Stop it Now” 0808 1000 900. An organisation that supports anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and preventing it.
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) 0808 801 0331
Coram Family Lives 0808 800 2222. Provides targeted early intervention and crisis for families.
