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