Safeguarding - St Mary at Finchley, The ancient parish church of Finchley

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Karyn Ray safeguarding@stmaryatfinchley.org.uk

Our Children’s Champion is Amanda Hughes.

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.

If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police and Barnet Children’s or Adult Social Care Services.

Diocesan Safeguarding Team

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact the Safeguarding Helpline on 020 7932 1224. The safeguarding helpline is monitored by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

From 5pm to midnight on weekdays, and from 9am to midnight on weekends and bank holidays: please contact the 31:8 helpline on 0303 003 1111 and select option 2.

Further information can be found in the contact us section

Diocese of London Safeguarding Website

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