If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact Steve Boyall, our Parish Safeguarding Officer at
Phone: 01772 445464
Email: safeguarding@standrewsashton.org.uk

Promoting a Safer Church

At St Andrew's we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously as part of our Christian duty to love our neighbour. You can find our safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding Policy

St Andrew's Church have adopted the House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here: Church of England Policy Statement
We also display a safeguarding poster priminenty within our Church building and Church Hall, along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

Reporting a concern

If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm, please call the emergency services on 999.
Any safeguarding concerns should be brought to the attention of Steve Boyall, our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), using the contact details at the top of the page. The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

Diocese Safeguarding Team Contact Details
General
Phone: 01254 503088
Email: safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE

Catherine Smith (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
Mobile: 07711 485170
Email:  catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org

Sophie Booth (Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
Mobile: 07468 971759
Email:  sophie.booth@blackburn.anglican.org

Andrea Richards (Safeguarding Trainer)
Mobile: 07484 073146
Email:  andrea.richards@blackburn.anglican.org

Claudia Aspey (Safeguarding Administrator)
Email:  claudia.aspey@blackburn.anglican.org
 

Finding Support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)
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).