Safeguarding

We care deeply about the safety of the people we work with.

I have a concern

I need support

What is safeguarding?

Share a safeguarding concern

If someone you know is at risk of or is being abused or presents a risk to others, please speak to our Parish Safeguarding Officer.

You can also report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services.

If you need to, you can contact the Winchester Diocesan Safeguarding Team directly:

The Safeguarding Team will coordinate with the appropriate authorities, including the Safeguarding Manager at Winchester Diocese.

In the event of immediate risk or danger, please call the Police on 999.

 

Lucy Tate

Parish Safeguarding Officer
safeguarding@basingstoke.church

Find help if you are concerned about your own safety

If you are concerned about your own safety, please ask for help.

Call 999 in an emergency situation, but you do not need to be in an emergency situation to get help.

 
 

What is Safeguarding at Basingstoke Church?

Basingstoke Church comprises All Saints’ Church, The Church of Christ the King, St Michael’s Church, St Peter’s Church and St Gabriel’s Church in Basingstoke.

We are committed to promoting the safety of everyone who we work with across the Parish of Basingstoke.

Our Safeguarding Policy Statement

This Parochial Church Council has adopted the Church of England Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance.

In particular our Parish is committed to:

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture.

  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Parish.

  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Responding to those who may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:

  • Create a safe and caring place for all.

  • Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.

  • Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

  • Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the Parish.

  • Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

  • Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

  • Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager (DSM) and/or statutory agencies immediately.

  • Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

  • Following advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, support and manage the safe involvement of any member of the Parish community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.

  • Ensure that procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

  • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this Parish community will agree to abide by this policy; the Church of England safeguarding policies and practice guidance; and the procedures/guidelines established by this Parish.

This PCC appoints Lucy Tate Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Signed on behalf of PCC: Rev’d John Hudson (Chair)
Date: 20/04/2026

Incumbent: Rev’d John Hudson
Churchwardens: Charles Applegate and Lucy Colman