“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46: 1
The parish of St Andrew, Coulsdon takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
Our Safeguarding Policies are available via the links below.
- Safeguarding parish policy 2025
- Safeguarding domestic abuse policy 2025
- Safeguarding hall hirer agreement 2023
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are Karen Bowey and Sara-Jane Davidson
Diocesan Safeguarding key contact details:
| Pamela Chisholm | Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | 020 7939 9423 /
07982 279713 |
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| John Stafford | Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | ||
| Louise Vernon | Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | 020 7939 9462 /
07946 255622 |
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| Christine Hope | Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | ||
| Rebecca O’Neill | Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser | ||
| Shola Smith | Safeguarding Administator | g | 020 7939 9478 |
| Hannah Bowen | Safeguarding Training Coordinator | 020 7939 9476 |
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Link to current edition of A Safe Church.
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 Safeguarding helpline – call 0303 003 1111
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| Our Churchwardens | Toni Best (mobile: 07767 308375) | Sheila Linney (mobile: 07815 091206) |
Other contact numbers to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues are:
- Croydon Social Services Dept 0208 726 6500
- 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 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9- 5 pm).