Safeguarding statement

All Saints’ Church, St Andrews is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and protected adults.

We recognise our responsibility to create a safe and caring environment for everyone who takes part in the life of the church.

Our commitment

We:

  • follow the safeguarding policies and guidance of the Scottish Episcopal Church
  • comply with relevant Scottish safeguarding legislation
  • work in line with guidance from Disclosure Scotland
  • ensure that appropriate roles are subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
  • provide safeguarding awareness and training where required
  • take concerns seriously and respond appropriately

Safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church community.

Protection of Vulnerable Groups officer

Mr Marcus Schwarting
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Officer
pvg@allsaints-standrews.org.uk

If you have a safeguarding concern connected with the church, you may contact them directly.

If you have a concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person or protected adult in connection with the church, please contact one of the following:

You may also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

Confidentiality

Safeguarding concerns will be handled sensitively and in accordance with church and legal guidance. Information will be shared only where necessary to protect children, young people or protected adults.

Safeguarding concerns should not be raised through website comments or social media.

Further information

The Scottish Episcopal Church’s national safeguarding policies are available via the Scottish Episcopal Church website.

We review safeguarding arrangements regularly as part of our commitment to good governance and pastoral care.