Useful organisations

Parish Safeguarding Co-Ordinators have contact details for local Police and Social Services and these should be displayed in every church within the Diocese. The current details for these agencies are listed here.

Action on Elder Abuse -  UK Charity addressing elder abuse within people's own homes (whether by family, friends or paid staff), within sheltered housing, and within care homes and hospitals.

T: 0808 808 8141

thirtyone:eight (previously known as CCPAS - The Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service)

T: 0303 003 1111

CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection

T: 0870 000 3344

ChildLine - Helpline for children

T: 0800 1111

Kidscape - UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse

T: 0207 730 3300

Mankind - For male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK

T: 01823 334244

NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

T:  0808 800 5000

StopItNow! - Help for anyone who wants to prevent abuse-including if you are worried about your own actions

T: 0808 100 0900

Women’s Aid - Free phone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

T: 0808 2000 247