Safeguarding
Statement
At Bread of Life Community Church, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for everyone who encounters our church community. We recognise that safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of the whole church.
Our trustees and leadership team take their duty of care seriously. We actively implement robust safeguarding policies, safer recruitment practices, and regular training for all staff and volunteers in line with Charity Commission guidance.
Our Commitment
To protect every individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.
To listen carefully to any concerns raised and treat them with absolute seriousness.
To act swiftly and appropriately by working alongside local authorities and professional safeguarding bodies when necessary.
If you have a concern about the safety or well-being of a child or vulnerable adult, or if you wish to report an incident within our church, please contact our safeguarding team immediately using the details below.
How to Contact Us
Please use the secure contact routes below to reach our safeguarding team. These accounts are strictly confidential and are only accessed by authorised safeguarding personnel.
Contact Numbers
Church Safeguarding Mobile: 07759 001372
National 24-Hour Helplines:
Childline (for children): 0800 1111
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Managed privately by our Appointed Officer.
to contact:
Please use the confidential email or church mobile listed above. Your message goes directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
In an Emergency
If you believe a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, please call the emergency services immediately on 999.
Following your call to the emergency services, please notify our DSL via the confidential email above.
Privacy Notice (GDPR)
Any information you share with our safeguarding team will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
It will only be shared with external agencies (such as Social Services or the Police) if it is legally required to protect a person from harm.
We are committed to safeguarding with love, compassion and the teachings of Jesus at the heart of all we do.