Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting the welfare of children and all vulnerable adults.

Churches should be safe places for everyone. However, some people may be more vulnerable than others and we need to pay particular attention to those people.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we have robust systems in place to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm.

This responsibility is shared by each member of the community, as policies and procedures, whilst essential, cannot alone protect children and adults who are at risk.

All members of the community need to be aware of potential risks to children, young people and vulnerable adults and know what action to take should they have concerns.

We are committed to following government and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and good working practice, including safe recruitment of workers. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding

If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child or a vulnerable adult, you can speak to our Safeguarding Officer: Katy Haynes. She can be contacted through the church office on 0207 226 3400 or safeguarding@stmaryislington.org

More information about safeguarding can be found on the Diocese of London’s safeguarding page.

You can contact the London Diocesan Safeguarding Team using the Safeguarding Helpline: 020 7932 1224 or by email: safeguarding@london.anglican.org.

Further advice on support for victims and survivors of abuse can be found on the Church of England’s website.

You can undertake the Church of England’s basic level safeguarding training for free on their safeguarding portal.

Statement from Rev. James Hughesdon on the publication of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Privacy

St Mary Islington respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you how we look after your personal data (regardless of where you visit it from) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We take privacy seriously not only because of legal requirements but because it's part of good pastoral care. Read our privacy notice here.