Safeguarding
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Opening Statement
At Community Church Longton, we are committed to creating a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for everyone — especially children, young people, and adults with care and support needs. We believe every person is made in the image of God and should be valued, protected, and treated with dignity. Safeguarding is not just a policy for us — it’s part of our culture.
Safeguarding
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Opening Statement
At Community Church Longton, we are committed to creating a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for everyone — especially children, young people, and adults with care and support needs. We believe every person is made in the image of God and should be valued, protected, and treated with dignity. Safeguarding is not just a policy for us — it’s part of our culture.
Our Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to:
- Providing a safe and caring environment for all
- Preventing abuse and protecting those at risk
- Responding appropriately and promptly to concerns
- Safely recruiting and training all staff and volunteers
- Working in partnership with statutory and safeguarding agencies
We recognise that abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, or spiritual abuse, and we take all concerns seriously.
Who to Contact
If you have a safeguarding concern, please speak to one of the people below. You do not need to be certain, and you do not need to have proof. If something does not feel right, tell us and let us work out what to do next. That is our job, not yours.
Safeguarding Lead
Angie King
07469 251001
angie.king@longtoncc.org.uk
Safeguarding Trustee
Judy Roebuck
judy.roebuck@longtoncc.org.uk
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away.
If your concern is about someone in our leadership
Please contact Judy Roebuck directly as our Safeguarding Trustee.
You can also go outside the church altogether. Thirtyone:eight is the independent Christian safeguarding charity we work with, and their helpline is open to anyone with lived experience of abuse:
Thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline — 0303 003 1111
They are independent of Community Church Longton. Nobody here will think less of you for contacting them first. We would far rather you spoke to someone than to no one.
Our Approach
Safer Recruitment
All staff and volunteers are carefully selected and safely recruited, including:
- Application and interview process
- References checked
- DBS checks where required
- Clear role descriptions
- Ongoing supervision and support
Training
All those working with children and adults receive safeguarding training and regular updates to ensure good practice.
Codes of Conduct
We provide clear expectations for all workers to ensure appropriate behaviour, healthy boundaries, and safe relationships.
Working Together
We work closely with local authorities and safeguarding organisations, including:
- Children’s Social Services
- Adult Social Care
- Police
- Thirtyone:eight
We follow national safeguarding guidance, including:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026)
- The Care Act (2014)
- Equality Act (2010)
Responding to Concerns
If a concern or allegation is raised:
- It will be taken seriously
- It will be recorded and handled confidentially
- It will be passed to the appropriate safeguarding lead
- We will involve statutory services where necessary
Important:
Volunteers and workers do not investigate concerns themselves. We follow proper safeguarding procedures at all times.
Supporting People
We are committed to:
- Supporting those affected by abuse
- Offering pastoral care where appropriate
- Working with professionals to ensure safety and healing
Where someone may pose a risk, we will take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of others while continuing to offer pastoral support within clear boundaries.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility
We want everyone who is part of Community Church Longton to feel safe and empowered to speak up.
If something doesn’t feel right—please tell someone.
Full Policy
A full copy of our safeguarding policy is available here.
- Read Our Safeguarding Policy
- Contact Us About Safeguarding
Policy Review
This safeguarding policy is reviewed annually by the leadership team and trustees to ensure it remains up to date and effective.