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St. Mary’s Barnes is committed to ensuring everyone can worship, learn and work in a safe environment. We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.

We work closely with the Southwark Diocese to ensure best Safeguarding practice at all times. We undertake regular Safeguarding audits and work within the Diocese Safeguarding guidelines set out in A Safe Church. The St Mary’s Safeguarding Policy is reviewed regularly by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs) and Safeguarding is itemised at every general PCC meeting to ensure the policy is being well implemented. 

Concerns about children, young people and vulnerable adults are diligently and promptly responded to according to our procedures, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved. Our recruitment process for those working with children, young people or vulnerable adults includes DBS check and induction.

Richmond Adult Safeguarding       Richmond Children and Family Safeguarding
020 8547 5008 from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or 020 8770 5000 out of hours.

Childline: 0800 1111  www.childline.org.uk 

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141    www.elderabuse.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247  www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

Victim Support: 0333 250 4297   www.victimsupport.org.uk

Womensaid: 0808 2000 247       www.womensaid.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650       www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

The Samaritans: 116 123   www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us