Welcome : Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Aldridge Parish Church

At Aldridge Parish Church we believe that under God we have a responsibility to make the church the safest place it can be for children, young people and adults, and to safeguard everyone entrusted to our care. The Leadership of Aldridge Parish Church recognises the importance of its ministry and work with children, young people and adults at risk, and its responsibility to protect them from harm, exploitation and abuse, and to protect their rights. We recognise that everyone has different levels of vulnerability that each of us may be regarded as vulnerable at some time in our lives.

A full version of our safeguarding policy can be viewed here:

Safeguarding Officers

The Designated Safeguarding Officers are:

Gareth Powell  07866987290 email address gareth[email protected]   

Janet Lee 07849663609 [email protected] 

They will be happy to discuss with you our church policy and procedures for safeguarding children, young people or adults who may be at risk.

The Church Warden with oversight for Safeguarding is:

Alison Roberts  07828407622  [email protected] 

Any concerns regarding the welfare or safety of any child, young person or adult at risk must be reported to one of the Safeguarding Officers who are nominated by the Church Council to act on its behalf.

Under no circumstances should a church worker or volunteer carry out an investigation into suspicions or allegations of abuse.

All those who volunteer to work with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to our Safer Recruitment Process and will be required to undergo Safeguarding Training at least every three years.

Contact Numbers

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Neil Spiring 01543 306030 or 01543 306147

Diocesan Safeguarding Assistant Officer Linda Clifford-Hayes 01543 622432

Diocesan Safeguarding Support and Liaison Officer Kim Hodgkins 01543 306099 - mobile 07944910934

Out of Hours emergency helpline Thirtyone:eight 0303 003 1111

Walsall Children Social  Services: 01922 658170 or 01922653555

Walsall Adult Social Care: 01922 653555 during working hours or 24 hours  0300 555 2922

Police: 101