Protection and Privacy Statements
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its report into the Anglican Church. It can be found at: www.iicsa.org.uk/publications/investigation/anglican-church If you or anyone you are in contact with are affected by the publication of the report and want to talk to someone independently, please be aware of the new Safe Spaces helpline, on 0300 303 1056 or email: safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk. You can also contact the Diocese’s own Safeguarding Team, whose contact details you can find here.
Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection
Safeguarding Policy for Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.
St Paul's supports and complies with the Church Of England's policy which is outlined in the document 'Promoting a Safer Church' which you can find by clicking here.
Our overall Safeguarding Officer for children and vulnerable adults is Anne Howick who can be contacted confidentially by email to admin@stpaulsbeckenham.org.uk or via the Church Office.
Serious cases of concern over the treatment of children and vulnerable adults should always be reported directly to the Police and/or Social Services
GDPR and Privacy Statement
St Paul's supports and adopts the GDPR policies on personal privacy and retention of personal information and data. You can read and download out privacy statement by clicking here.