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Safeguarding & Policies
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is a priority in everything we do, and the responsibility of every one of us.
Our commitment
At Loughborough United Reformed Church, the safety and well-being of children, young people, and adults at risk are our top priorities. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. If you have any concerns or need support, please reach out to the appropriate contact below, your safety and well-being matter to us.
In an emergency, or if a child or adult is in immediate danger, always call 999.
Church safeguarding team
- Safeguarding Coordinator
- Bob Cornes · 07758 113145
safeguarding@loughboroughurc.co.uk - Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator
- Daphne Beale · 01509 261688
safeguarding@loughboroughurc.co.uk
Synod and national contacts
- Synod Safeguarding Officer
- Ben Twelves · 07935 991545 · safeguarding@urc5.org.uk
- URC Safeguarding Office
- If you cannot reach the Synod Officer · 020 7520 2729 · safeguarding@urc.org.uk
- thirtyone:eight
- Urgent advice, 24-hour helpline · 0845 120 4550
Statutory contacts, Leicestershire
- Concerns about a child
- Children's Duty (First Response) · 0116 305 0005
- Concerns about an adult at risk
- Adult Social Care · 0116 305 0004
Mon to Thu 8.30am to 5.00pm, Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm - Out of hours
- Emergency Duty Team, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays · 0116 255 1606
Full safeguarding policy
Our complete safeguarding policy (document GP6) is available to read and download here, and on request.
Download the full policy (PDF)
Other policies
The following are available on request. Please contact the church office and we will send them to you.
- Health & Safety policy, available on request
- Discipleship policy, available on request
- Lone Working policy, available on request