Safeguarding

“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. 

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

John Stafford Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Louise Vernon Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 020 7939 9462 /

07946  255622 

Christine Hope Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Rebecca O’Neill Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Shola Smith Safeguarding Administator   020 7939 9478
Hannah Bowen  Safeguarding Training Coordinator 020 7939 9476
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).