SAFEGUARDING

Emergency

First of all if you are in immediate danger, or you know someone who is in immediate danger, please call 999 and ask for the police.

Safeguarding

We take safeguarding very seriously and believe that protecting people from abuse, of any kind,  is a fundamental part of our faith and our responsibility as human beings. We have therefore adopted all the policies and procedures recommended by the Church of England’s Diocese of Manchester. Furthermore, we seek to embody an ethos of transparency, awareness and learning, which will help us to respond quickly and responsibly when needed.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Any safeguarding concerns can be brought to the attention of:

Aidah Wampamba on 07956 915150 (Parish Safeguarding Officer)

Fr. Azariah France-Williams on 07791 191100 (Rector/Priest)

Email @ safeguarding@ascensionchurchhulme.co.uk

If required, you can seek further advice from Abbey Clephane-Wilson, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, as necessary.

Abbey’s contact details are:

T: 0161 828 1451 or M: 07436 589606

Abbey or a member of the safeguarding team are available between the hours of 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

In the event of the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser being unavailable due to being on holiday or other absence, you will be advised to contact thirtyone:eight 0303 003 1111 (Safeguarding Advice)

This also includes any emergency safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the parish church/caller.

Listening Service

The Diocese of Manchester also uses thirtyone:eight as its approved Listening Service provider, supporting anyone impacted by abuse. Should you be interested in this service, please contact he Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser in the first instance and we will offer you more information. You can read more about thirtyone:eight’s Listening service here

Safeguarding Handbook

The PCC of Ascension Church Hulme formally adopted the ‘Parish Safeguarding Handbook’ in September 2021 and is to be referred to for all safeguarding practices.  

View Parish Safeguarding Handbook here: