Safeguarding at
Hope Church
At Hope Church, we take safeguarding seriously. We want every child, young person, and adult to feel safe, valued, and supported when they spend time with us. We follow the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and the Diocese of London’s guidance for churches. Our own safeguarding policy sets out how we children, young people, and adults who may be vulnerable, and how we respond to concerns.
If you have any concerns at all, please contact us.
You can download a copy of our full safeguarding policy here.
If You Have a Safeguarding Concern
If you think someone is at risk of harm, or if you feel uncomfortable about the behaviour of someone connected to Hope Church, please contact our Church Safeguarding Officer:
Rachael Greenwood
rachael@hopechurchharrow.org
London Diocese Safeguarding Team
020 7932 1224
safeguarding@london.anglican.org
In an emergency, call 999 immediately.
Our Commitments
The commitments below reflect our full Safeguarding Policy, reviewed annually by the Hope Church leadership team and our oversight at St Peter’s Harrow. We are committed to providing a safe space for every person who interacts with Hope Church.
This includes:
Creating a safe and caring culture across all gatherings, events, and activities.
Safely recruiting, training, and supporting everyone who serves with children, young people, or adults who may be vulnerable.
Responding promptly and appropriately to any safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring for victims and survivors of abuse with compassion and humility.
Offering support to those who may pose a risk, while keeping the wider community safe.
Working closely with the Diocese of London and statutory agencies whenever needed.
National Helplines
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141