We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Martin’s Church in the team parish of Morden.
St Martin’s Contact details
Safeguarding officer: Alleyne Bartram: stmartinschurchoffice24@gmail.com
Diocesan officers: Contact the Southwark team
Other useful contacts:
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: 0808 808 8141 (Freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).
Safeguarding policy
We follow the Diocesan Safeguarding policy, “A safe Church”, which can be viewed here.