Safeguarding is of utmost importance at St George’s.

  • Every year the PCC adopts the Safeguarding policy of the Diocese. Safeguarding information can be found here and the 'Promoting a Safer Church Policy' is here.

  • Safeguarding advice and helplines can also be found on the Church of England website.

 

Additional Resources

Local Authority Services

  • Islington Children’s Services
    Contact: 020 7527 7400

  • Islington Adult Social Services
    Contact: 020 7527 2299

Support for Children & Young People

  • Childline
    Free, confidential support for anyone under 19.
    Helpline: 0800 1111
    Website: www.childline.org.uk

Support for Older Adults

  • Action on Elder Abuse (Hourglass)
    Confidential helpline for older adults and those concerned about elder abuse.
    Helpline: 0808 808 8141
    Website: wearehourglass.org

Parenting & Family Support

  • Family Lives
    Emotional support and advice on parenting and family life.
    Helpline: 0808 800 2222
    Website: www.familylives.org.uk

  • Choices Islington
    Support for women and partners around unplanned pregnancy, abortion concerns, and parenting.
    Contact: 020 7700 4475
    Website: www.choicesislington.org

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Support

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline
    Free, 24-hour support for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
    Helpline: 0808 2000 247
    Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

  • LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline (Galop)
    Support for LGBT+ individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
    Helpline: 0800 999 5428
    Website: galop.org.uk

  • The Survivors Trust
    Support for survivors of rape, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse.
    Helpline: 08088 010 818
    Website: thesurvivorstrust.eu.rit.org.uk

Church-Related Abuse Support

Mental Health & Emotional Support

  • Samaritans
    24-hour helpline for anyone struggling to cope.
    Helpline: 116 123
    Website: www.samaritans.org



Sara Coffey, Parish Safeguarding Officer

020 7607 6678

safeguarding@stgeorgestufnellpark.org

Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted at safeguarding@london.anglican.org or on 020 7932 1224.