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Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. This implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. We accept and endorse the principles set out in the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ safeguarding policy and practice guidance to;
 

• Promote a safer environment and culture.

• Enable and ensure safe recruitment practice and support all those within the Church with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

• Offer pastoral care to victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

• Offer pastoral care to those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

• Respond to those who may pose a present risk to others.

The PCC of this Church agreed and adopted the above Policy at its meeting on 9 May 2022.