Safeguarding

At Saint Philips Chapel Street, the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our church community is a top priority. We are fully committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and following best practice guidance to ensure a safe environment for all.

If you have any concerns or questions about safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding team or use the form at the bottom of this page.

If you have a safeguarding concern, please use the form below to contact our safeguarding team. Every concern is taken seriously, treated confidentially, and acted on promptly.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson. She can be contacted at:

Email: safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org

Phone: 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

For urgent safeguarding concerns outside office hours, the Diocese partners with thirtyone:eight, a specialist safeguarding helpline:

Phone: 0303 003 1111

Any advice provided is shared with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser through an Information Sharing Agreement, ensuring continuity of care.

An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

If someone’s safety is at immediate risk, please contact:

Police: 999

Local Authority Children’s or Adults Services

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (Call for free 24 hours a day).

Childline: 0800 1111 (Call for free 24 hours a day).

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Call for free 24 hours a day).

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (Call for free 24 hours a day).

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (Call for free Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

Our Data Privacy Notice is available here. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@saintphilips.org.uk