SAFEGUARDING: PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
St Thomas Church is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all, including children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of St Thomas’ Church.
St Thomas Church is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all, including children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of St Thomas’ Church.
Safeguarding Contacts
Parish Safeguarding Officer (Michelle)
safeguarding@sttoms.co.uk
023 80695786
Winchester Diocese Safeguarding Manager (Jackie Rowlands)
01962 737317 mobile: 07921865374
safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org
Incumbent (Revd Ali Mepham)
ali@sttoms.co.uk
023 81 783 018
Church Wardens
023 80695786
churchwardens@sttoms.co.uk
If you have a Safeguarding Concern
If you are concerned that someone is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Incumbent or the Diocese Safeguarding Manager using the contact details above.
If you need advice or to report a concern outside normal office hours, please ring Hampshire Social Care Out of Hours Service 0300 555 1373
If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the police 999