houghton and Kingmoor church

Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

At Houghton and Kingmoor we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.  We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

Parish Safeguarding details

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – see contact details below.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Jayne Brown
Email: safeguarding@hkchurch.org.uk


Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:  Joanna Van Lachterop 
Email: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk
Tel: 07458 016884


Out of Hours Support: If Jayne or Joanna are unavailable

  • If you are concerned that an adult is being abused, or at risk, you should report it by contacting Adult Social Care, Cumberland Council.  Emergency Out of Hours – 01228 526690
  • If you are concerned about a child or young person, please contact the Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727
  • If you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.

Helplines:

  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
  • Cumbria Victim Supportfor women and men affected by Domestic Abuse – County Wide Servicet: 0300 3030 157 (local) Monday – Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm and 24/7 Support Line 0808 1689 111 e:cumbria.admin@victimsupport.org.uk
  • Safety Net for women and men affected by Domestic Abuse – County Wide Service T: 01228 515859 https://www.safetynetuk.org/make-a-referral
  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
  • Hourglass: Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
  • National Rape Crisis Helpline:0808 802 9999 and is open every day from 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm.
  • The Survivors Trust: 0808 801 0818 and is open Monday to Wednesday 10-7.30pm, Thursday 10-6pm and Friday 10-2pm.
  • LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 help@galop.org.uk
  • Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
  • Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
  • Safe Spaces (helpline for those abused by someone in the church): 0300 303 1056
  • If a child, young person or adult is at risk of immediate harm, call 999.