Safeguarding
Safeguarding Contacts
Get in touch with our Safeguarding Officers for confidential advice, support, or reporting.
Immediate Danger
If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you are unable to speak, listen to the operator and respond by coughing or tapping the handset. If on a mobile, you can press 55 when prompted to be transferred to the police.
Thames North Synod Safeguarding Team
For all non-emergency safeguarding advice, to report a concern, or for support for your church, please contact our Lead Synod Safeguarding Officer.
Lead Synod Safeguarding Officer
Name: Belinda Herbert
Telephone: 07471 531 977
Email: [email protected]
Concerns or Complaints about Safeguarding
Should you have any concerns or a complaint about how a safeguarding matter has been handled within the Synod, please contact the Synod Moderator.
Synod Moderator
Name: Revd. George Watt
Telephone: 07596 954 503
Email: [email protected]
URC National Safeguarding Office
If you are unable to contact the Synod Safeguarding Officer, you can contact the URC's national team.
URC Safeguarding Office
Name: Sharon Barr
Telephone: 07776 178 246
Email: [email protected]
External Support Agencies
The following organisations provide specialist support and confidential advice.
Domestic Abuse
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour, run by Refuge) | Website
- Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 | Website
- Galop (LGBT+ Support): 0800 999 5428 | Website
- Karma Nirvana (Honour-Based Abuse): 0800 5999 247 | Website
Bereavement Support
- Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677 | Website
- Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7) | Website
- Child Bereavement UK: 0800 028 8840 | Website
- At a Loss: UK's signposting site for the bereaved | Website
Child Protection
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 | Website
- Childline: 0800 1111 | Website
- CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection): Report online abuse directly to the police | Report Here