Safeguarding
St John the Evangelist Lund takes safeguarding matters seriously and adheres to the policies and requirements of the Diocese of Blackburn for the care of children and vulnerable adults. As a parish/church we have adopted the House of Bishops “Promoting a Safer Church” policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
- Our PCC has formally adopted this and signed the Parish Safeguarding Policy 2025-2026 – Promoting a Safer Church.
- details of our Parish Safeguarding Officer are below.
- We have also displayed a Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church buildings.
- All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment, received safeguarding training and support, and DBS checks (where necessary).
REPORTING A CONCERN
Any safeguarding concerns in the parish should in the first instance be brought to the attention of the Parish Safeguarding Officer or Vicar, who will seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding or Assistant Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), as necessary.
PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (PSO): MRS GINNY NEEDHAM
Tel: 07527 085449 Email: safeguarding@lundparish.org.uk
VICAR: FATHER SHAUN BALDWIN
Tel: 01772 683617 Email: lundvicar@gmail.com
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISER (DSA): CATH SMITH
Tel: 01254 503088. mobile 07711485170 Email: safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
ASSISTANT DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (ADSA): SOPHIE BOOTH
Tel: 08468 971759 Email: sophie.booth@blackburn.anglican.org
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING OFFICE:
Tel: 01254503088 Email: safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, walker Business Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE
LINKS TO THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TEAM:
https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/diocesan-safeguarding-team
https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/reporting-a-safeguarding-concern
Other emergency safeguarding cover is available via thirtyone:eight* on their helpline 0303 003 1111
*thirtyone:eight is an independent Christian charity which helps individuals, organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse
FINDING SUPPORT
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer or Diocesan Safeguarding Team. below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
- Local Authority Social Services: 0300 123 6720. Support for adults and children
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or a 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 9-5pm).
Here are the Safeguarding Policies approved by PCC May 2025:
PCC Serious incidents Delegations
Safeguarding – Code of Safer Working Practice
Safeguarding – Domestic Abuse Policy.
