Safeguarding

 The United Reformed Church (URC) is committed to safeguarding in every area of its life and ministry. 

Safeguarding is the action taken to promote and protect the well-being and human rights of individuals.

 This means we will:

• Do all we can to create and maintain a safe and caring environment for all people.
• Respond promptly and effectively to any form of abuse and neglect, including reporting abuse to statutory agencies when necessary.
• Seek to prevent abuse in any form from occurring. We will seek to identify individuals who may pose a risk to others and take necessary actions to minimise risk whilst supporting these individuals in our communities when safe to do so.

 If you wish to discuss a safeguarding concern, please contact:

Church Safeguarding Coordinator - Diane Haslett 

 Synod Safeguarding Officer - Sharon Barr 

 For information on safeguarding in the URC Synod of please click here.

To view Good Practice 6, the URC’s Safeguarding Guidance document please click here .

Safeguarding Policy 2025 to 2026

 Safeguarding Good Practice 6 - URC Guidance Document

Useful links and resources

Our Safeguarding Policy is available and updated each year.

Our Minister Graham Hoslett, and all of the Elders have been DBS checked.

Emmanuel Church Safeguarding Policy Statement

Online Safety Policy