Safeguarding
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.
Our commitments:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, has been, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from our Safeguarding team at St Matts (safeguarding@stmattsleeds.co.uk), or report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.