Have you seen or heard anything which makes you feel uncomfortable?
The Ray Valley Benefice takes very seriously the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults with whom the parish has contact.
Our safeguarding policy is reviewed annually by the PCC and our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mr Nigel Lambert (01865 331404 or otmoorgosling301@gmail.com).
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Erica Hegg (07341 866 832 or erica.hegg@oxford.anglican.org) or safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org.
The Local Authority designated office is lado.safeguardingchildren@oxfordshire.gov.uk or 01865 810603.
Please visit the Diocesan Safeguarding website for more information.
Finding Support
Reporting abuse can be very difficult and distressing and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you.
Listed below are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services.
- Social Services: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/social-and-health-care
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
- Mind: Mental health support https://www.mind.org.uk/
- CALM: United against suicide https://www.thecalmzone.net/
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 08088 088141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
- The National Safeguarding Team: safeguarding@churchofengland.org