Brave Church operates a safer recruitment process for those working with children and adults at risk and provide safeguarding training and support for staff and volunteers.
Reporting a Concern:
Any safeguarding concerns within Brave Church should be brought to a member of the safeguarding team in the first instance, who can support you in reporting your concerns.
If the concern involves one of the Brave Church staff team and you do not consider it appropriate to share concerns with the safeguarding lead or deputy you can report these concerns to a Trustee.
If you need to make urgent contact regarding a safeguarding incident outside of office hours, contact thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS) on 0303 003 1111.
If a vulnerable adult or child/young person is at immediate risk of harm, then you should contact the police and social services immediately – Police – 999 or 01772 614444, Lancashire adult safeguarding team 0300 123 6720. Children’s Services 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722.
Finding Support:
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact Brave Church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline:
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line:
0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline:
116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
