Safeguarding
The Well Church is committed to building and providing a safe space for everyone. We recognise the ways in which children and adults can be at risk of harm or abuse, so we endeavour to create a culture to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur. Children rely on adults to keep them safe and therefore we are committed to safeguarding all the children and young people in our care. We seek to do this by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children can reach their full potential. Similarly, within our church community there are adults in need of protection, care and support due to vulnerability. Within our church, we aim to build relationships of trust where there is openness, transparency and accountability. We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all involved in the life of our churches and activities have a role to play in keeping children, young people and adults safe.
Find our Safeguarding Policy here:
Team
Sarah Algar – Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Contact – sarah@thewellchurch.org
Naomi Wearn – Deputy Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Contact – naomi@thewellchurch.org
Martin Bull – Trustee for Safeguarding
Other Contacts
Thirtyone:eight is our Safeguarding Consultancy. Thirtyone:eight are the UK’s only independent Christian safeguarding charity. They help individuals, organisations, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. If our Safeguarding Leads are not available and you need some advice, call Thirtyone:eight between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0303 003 1111.
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. If you are concerned about a child, you can call their helpline 24/7 on 0808 800 5000.
Childline is a free counselling service for kids and young people that’s available 24/7. It’s a service run by the NSPCC, with trained counsellors available to talk to children and young people about anything that’s worrying or bothering them. You can call them on 0800 1111.