To report a safeguarding concern, click HERE

St Paul’s Holgate is committed to safeguarding children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships. We aim to create safe environments, where children and young people are nurtured and protected and where all people, especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and Church of England policy and practice guidance.

We act promptly on any complaints made, and work in close partnership with police and social care services where children or vulnerable adults have been harmed or are at risk of harm or mistreatment.

We provide safe recruitment, training and support to our voluntary and paid workers with children and vulnerable adults. We care for those who have been abused in the past, and minister appropriately to those who have abused.

To Report a Safeguarding Concern:

If someone is in immediate danger.

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.

You can seek further advice or make a disclosure by contacting the local authority as follows:

City of York Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 01904 551 900

City of York Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) 01904 555 111

Out of hours: 0300 131 2131

Childline: 0800 1111

You can also contact a member of our Safeguarding Team, details below, who will respond as soon as possible.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer can be contacted on 01904 699509 / 01904 699524 or by email at safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org

If there is no risk of immediate harm please:

Either speak directly to our Parish Safeguarding Officer, John Tull, his deputy, Charles Montagu, or to the Rector, The Rev’d Paul Millard.

Alternatively, download and complete an incident reporting form here and email it to John/Charles or Paul. (Email addresses are shown on the form.) Hard copies of this form are available at church from the bookshelves in the porch. Forms should be returned to any of the above in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’.

Other Organisations Links and Contact Details:

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Support)
The largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence
P: 03000 110 110
Bright Sky Bright Sky is a safe, easy to use app and website that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse; it is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else. Bright Sky helps you to spot the signs of abuse, know how to respond, and help someone find a safe route to support. Find it on the App Store or Google Play or https://www.bright-sky.org.uk/