The Parish of Christ Church Southwark in the Diocese of Southwark is committed to the safeguarding of children young people and adults and for many years this commitment has been at the heart of our work across.  Accordingly, we are fully compliant with the Diocesan and National Church of England Safeguarding policies. All leaders of the various events and those who are lone-working must fulfil the highest of ‘DBS’ and accountability.

If you have any concerns or queries please do contact the Rector or our Parish Safeguarding Officer:

Charmaine Alexander on email: safeguarding.christchurch.southwark@gmail.com.

Alternatively if you would like to speak to a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding team please contact:

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 
020 7939 9441
07946 255295

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 
0207 939 9462
07946 255622

Carol Rimmer, Safeguarding Training Administrator
E-mail Carol Rimmer
020 7939 9478

For further information, please see the Diocese of Southwark Safeguarding website

For enquiries relating to the Disclosure & Barring Service, please contact 020 7939 9476

Other useful contacts

• 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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).