SAFETY AND WELLBEING

Hope Church takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with St Francis Church and the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.
Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be viewed below
2023 Policy for the Safeguarding of Children Young People and Vulnerable Adults Download
The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults (Promoting a Safer Church) can be viewed here
Confidential Declaration Guidance & Privacy Notice here
SAFEGUARDING AT HOPE CHURCH
Safeguarding Officer for Hope Church
Jean Filtness
Tel: 01722 330728
DISCLOSURES OR QUESTIONS WITHIN THE PARISH
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Hannah Wilkins
Safeguarding@st-francischurch.org.uk
Tel: 07800 850723
Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Caseworkers
Visit: https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/parishes/safeguarding
Email: safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org
Tel: (01722) 438651
For Urgent Safeguarding Advice:
Mon – Tue (8am-9pm) & Wed (8am-1pm)
Suzy Futcher (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
Tel: 07500 664800
Wed (1pm-9pm), Thur & Fri (8am-9pm)
Jem Carter (Safeguarding Adviser)
Tel: 07469 857888
Service provider ‘thirtyone:eight’ provides out of hours cover:
Tel: 0303 0031111
Other useful contact details:
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Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056 Home - Safe Spaces England and Wales
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NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
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Childline – 0800 1111 Childline | Childline
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Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900 https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
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NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 NAPAC - Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse
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Samaritans – 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
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Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline
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Hourglass – 0808 808 8141 Hourglass Services | Hourglass

