The parish of Sway, St Luke's, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults in our Church
St Luke’s Church recognises its responsibilites for the safeguarding of all children and young people under the age of 18 regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability, as set out in current Legislation.
Members of St Luke’s Church commit themselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all children and young people taking part in church actvites on or off site.
It is also our policy to support the safeguarding of all vulnerable adults, regardless of gender, race or religion, who may be at risk of abuse for example, the elderly, those living alone, the recently bereaved and adults with learning difficulties.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our PSO or DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
St Luke's Parish Safeguarding Officer : Ade Ogunjimi
Tel: 01590 682358 Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm Term Time
Email: safeguarding@swaychurch.com
If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, please contact the police.
Immediate risk dial: 999
Registering a concern:
Telephone Jackie Rowlands DSA - Winchester Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01962 737317
Email:safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org
Finding support:
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore, here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
- 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: 116123 (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 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
- Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
- NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
- Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
Please click on the links below to read:
Church of England Safeguarding Policy