At Grace Church, we believe that it is both our responsibility as active members in our local community and as those who love and serve the Lord to be up to date with the latest safeguarding advice.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Officer or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Documents:

GCM Adults Safeguarding policy 2022_23 
GCM Child Safeguarding Policy 2022_23
GCM Children & vulnerable adults in public spaces – Risk assessment July 2023

Grace Church Safeguarding Officers:

Laura Likissa (Lead)
Matthew Annett (Deputy)

0161 8261160

Please don’t send sensitive information via email, but get in touch, providing a contact number, and our safeguarding officer will get back to you asap.

Resources
Helplines

If there is an immediate risk or danger please contact the police on 101.

Manchester City Council Social Services
0161 234 5001

thirtyone:eight, 0303 003 11 11

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 100 0900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141