Safeguarding

At All Hallows we adopt the The Church of England’s safeguarding policy. Along with the wider Church, we are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.

The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ's Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.

Click the link below to view the full statement details: Promoting a Safer Church

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from one of the following:

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.

Call or email Penny Brown (All Hallows’ Safeguarding Officer).

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Team: 0113 3530 259 or 07872 005189.

Helplines and support:

NSPCC (working to protect children from abuse): 0808 800 5000

Childline (free support for under 19s in the UK with any issue they’re going through): 0800 1111

Stop It Now (child sexual abuse prevention campaign and helpline): 0808 1000 900

NAPAC (Supporting recovery from childhood abuse): 0808 801 0331

Samaritans (dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide): 116 123

Family Lives (providing support and understanding for families): 0808 800 2222

Leeds Domestic Violence Service (offers emergency accommodation, support, advice and advocacy to anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse) : 0113 246 0401

National Domestic Violence Helpline (support for women experiencing domestic violence) : 0808 2000 247

Action On Elder Abuse : 0808 808 8141