The Beacon Church regards the protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, along with good working practice as a priority. In the interests of the safety and wellbeing of all, it has developed and operates a formal safeguarding policy, and the church is registered with an independent Christian charity, thirtyone:eight.
The Beacon Church is committed to ensuring that everyone working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults:
• has been safely recruited
• is adequately trained and supervised
• understands and follows the Beacon Church Safeguarding Policy
As part of the Beacon Church’s commitment to children, young people, and vulnerable adults, it has appointed Julian Pollard and Emma Billington as Safeguarding Coordinators, and James Lycett as Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator. All the children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in activities within the church know who they are and how they can be contacted.
Should the Beacon Church have any safeguarding concerns, it will seek the advice of thirtyone:eight and, if appropriate, contact the statutory authorities.
Further details about safeguarding policies, training and the Disclosure Service can be obtained from: thirtyone:eight, PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UQ.
The Beacon Church Safeguarding Policy can be read here.
