The Parish of Christ Church Clifton takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. Any individual who wishes to come forward with information or to make a disclosure is encouraged to make direct contact with the Parish Safeguarding Officers (details below). Alternatively, you can contact the diocesan Safeguarding Team or speak to someone from a dedicated independent support service where this is more appropriate. All the details can be found on the Safeguarding Pages of the diocesan website.
Policy Statement
The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church with Emmanuel Clifton has adopted the House of Bishop's "Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement" - signed Paul Langham (Incumbent to August 2025). We are committed to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
Documents
Alongside our Safeguarding Policy document, we have produced a 'Guidance for Volunteers' document provided to all those volunteering or employed to work with children, young people or vulnerable adults in the church. The documents are available here...
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Please click here to view our 'Safeguarding Policy' document
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Please click here to view our 'Guidance for Volunteers' document
Parish Safeguarding Officers
Parish Safeguarding Officers are appointed by the PCC and support the church leadership with the formation and implementation of our safeguarding policies and procedures. They are also the first port of call for any safeguarding concerns or questions at Christ Church.
Our parish safeguarding officers are:
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Sandy Buckland |
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Jon Bowden |
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Children and Young People |
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Children and Young People |
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Sam Creavin |
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Gaye Senior-Smith |
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Adults at Risk |
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Adults at Risk |
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
If you are concerned...
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advise from one of our Parish Safeguarding Advisers or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
You can contact the Parish Safeguarding Officers by email by clicking here. This is for genuine safeguarding concerns ONLY. For all other queries, or in an emergency, please contact the church office on 0117 973 6524.
You can contact the Local Authority Social Care Services here.
If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the Police on 999.
For more information, including what to so in the event of an emergency please visit the Safeguarding Pages on the Diocese of Bristol Website.