At St Luke’s Whyteleafe, the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is a vital part of our life together.
We are committed to creating a church community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
We follow the safeguarding policies and guidance of the Church of England and work closely with the Diocese to promote a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Helen Wheelwright.
If you have any concern, question, or simply need advice, please contact them by email at [email protected]
If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please call 999.
Information on safeguarding can also be obtained from local and national agencies below are some contact numbers of where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues.
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).
If you need to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team their contact names and numbers are below:
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Interim Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Moira Murray 020 7939 9423
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Marie Daly and Louise Vernon Marie Daly [email protected] 020 7939 9441
Louise Vernon [email protected] 020 7939 9462
The latest edition of ‘A Safe Church’ can be found at
https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures